The Law Blog Posts

How Can I Write Someone Out of My Will (and, Should I)? Jamie Nay

Writing someone out of your will is not usually a pleasant topic of conversation. Yet, in my dealings with estate planning clients, it’s not all that uncommon of a request

Choosing and Working with a Lawyer: Six Tips Jamie Nay

How do you pick a lawyer? How do you know if a lawyer is serving you well? There’s no shortage of choice in the marketplace. I thought I’d share with you some tips I have for choosing a lawyer and maintaining a healthy, rewarding business relationship.

Why Should I Pay a Lawyer to Incorporate My Business? Jamie Nay

When you decide that it’s time to incorporate your business, you’ll be faced with a choice: do you file the incorporation yourself, online? Or do you pay a lawyer to do it for you? For many people, this choice comes down to price. Yes, you will save money by incorporating your business yourself.

Do I Really Need My Employees to Sign Contracts? Jamie Nay

"I trust my employees." "I want to keep things casual." "We don’t need policies and rules." In the many discussions I’ve had with small business owners about the importance of having their employees sign employment agreements, these are common objections.

BC’s new Franchises Act: What Rights Do BC’s New Laws Give You as a Buyer of a Franchise? Jamie Nay

Potential and current buyers of franchises, or “franchisees”, now hold a position of power when negotiating with franchise owners, or “franchisors”, thanks to new laws that came into effect in British Columbia on February 1, 2017. The Franchises Act has strict requirements that franchisors must follow when offering their franchises for sale, with severe consequences.