by Anne-Marie Mizzi | Jun 8, 2021 | Legal, Planning, Wills
A well-known theme of movies about animals involves the owner passing away and leaving their entire estate to their pets. This has also happened famously in real life. The world’s richest dog is Gunther IV as he inherited $375 million US from his dad who inherited his...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Mar 16, 2021 | Legal Libation Columns
We have all heard of the saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” These words can not be truer about the state of taxation of real property in B.C. In 2018, both provincial and municipal...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Apr 17, 2020 | Community
The title of a recent National Post article is a good summary of new discussions I have had with several clients about personal planning in light of COVID-19. “Some critically ill COVID-19 patients choosing to die at home rather than be treated with ventilator in ICU”...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Oct 1, 2019 | Contract Law, Legal Libation Columns
In my last article, I wrote about making the law accessible and understandable. I’d like to continue with that theme and discuss the concept of “consideration.” For this article, I’m going to introduce two fictional characters: Jane and Joe. Let’s assume that Jane has...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Jun 4, 2019 | Legal, Legal Libation Columns
We have all heard of the saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin,“…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” These words can not be truer about the taxation of real property in BC. In 2018, both provincial and municipal governments took...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Apr 3, 2019 | Legal Libation Columns
What if I told you that this: In witness whereof the parties hereunto have set their hands to these presents as a deed on the day month and year hereinbefore mentioned. (24 words) and this: Signed on (DATE) _ (2 words plus the date) mean exactly the same thing? Which...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Mar 4, 2019 | Business
What if I told you that this: In witness whereof the parties hereunto have set their hands to these presents as a deed on the day month and year hereinbefore mentioned. (24 words) and this: Signed on (DATE) …………. (2 words plus the date) mean exactly the same thing?...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Feb 12, 2016 | Legal Libation Columns
How do you feel about acronyms? Sometimes it can be a fun guessing game. How about this one… ILA? Independent Learning Academy…Interior Logging Association…and my personal favorite, Independent Legal Advice. Okay, maybe not as exciting as the International Lime...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Dec 2, 2015 | Legal Libation Columns
We are wrapping up our trilogy on branding with this column. Let’s talk about protecting brand advertising. Your brand image represents what your customers think of and associate with your brand; it embodies the value of your brand. You have worked hard to establish a...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Oct 8, 2015 | Legal Libation Columns
If you enjoy a good trilogy, you are in for a treat. The Legal Libations “Branding” Triology is underway. In my last column, the focus was branding on the Internet. We chatted about domain names, cybersquatting, compliance with the laws of your consumer’s...
