The duties of both directors and officers are outlined in each company’s articles of incorporation, however statutory duties are further detailed in the Business Corporations Act (BCA). Under the Act, every director and officer is required to: Honesty, Good Faith and Company’s Best Interests? The duty of honesty requires directors and officers to be as […]
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Intestate Succession: What Happens if You Die Without a Will in BC? When you die without leaving a valid will, you are assumed to have died “intestate”. In this case, your estate will be distributed according to the rules of intestate succession under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA). Consequences of Dying Without a
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Melissa has 8+ years of combined Commercial, Business and Contract Law experience as In-House Counsel in manufacturing, health, real estate development, and broadcast communication industries. She is instrumental in developing strategies to minimize legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
She has 6+ years of Human Resources Management experience and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Her practice includes Family Law, Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates and Real Estate & Conveyancing.
For fun, she visits ancient sites and ruins and belts out popular Broadway tunes.
Northam Law is a boutique law firm offering advisory services in Real Estate Law and Conveyancing, Business Law, and Human Resources. Our practice areas also include Wills & Estates and Family Law. Notarization services are also available.
