Families sometimes find a handwritten note after someone dies that looks like “final wishes.” In British Columbia, such documents are not automatically valid wills. Whether
Home sales in British Columbia usually turn on three key dates: completion, adjustment, and possession. They often sit close together on the calendar, but they
A common assumption is that, if a relationship ends, each person simply keeps what they owned at the start. British Columbia’s Family Law Act (FLA)
Workplace investigations help keep employees safe and reduce legal risk when problems arise. In British Columbia, employers are expected to act quickly and fairly when
For many British Columbia business owners, the company represents years of work and personal investment. Yet succession is often left until retirement—or until illness, incapacity,
Many employment relationships in British Columbia begin informally. A job offer may be made over the phone or confirmed by email, and work starts quickly—sometimes
Title insurance has become a common feature of British Columbia real estate transactions. Many purchasers first encounter it as a single premium collected at completion—easy
Separation agreements can provide a structured, private way to resolve the consequences of separation—often without the delay and expense of court proceedings. Yet enforceability is
After separation, parents often need to make practical changes—accepting new employment, moving closer to family supports, or finding more affordable housing. In British Columbia, a
Capacity is one of the most common—and most litigated—issues in Wills and Estates. In British Columbia, a Will is vulnerable to being set aside if
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.
