In the high-stakes world of real estate, issues sometimes arise that cannot be fully resolved by the closing date. Rather than delaying the entire transaction,
The Bank of Canada has reduced their lending rate by 0.25% this morning. Great news for variable rate mortgage holders, as we expect the banks
Estate and incapacity planning can be confusing, especially with so many legal terms and documents to understand. Three of the most fundamental instruments in British
Many people think of a will as something to put off until later in life. But the truth is, a will is a fundamental estate
If you’ve recently moved to British Columbia or own assets here, you may be wondering if your Power of Attorney (POA) from another Canadian province
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a powerful and essential legal document, but it’s not set in stone. Circumstances can change—relationships evolve, or you may
Powers of attorney are essential legal instruments in estate and incapacity planning, allowing individuals to appoint trusted persons to manage their financial and legal affairs.
Title insurance has become an essential component of real estate transactions in British Columbia and across Canada. While the Land Title Act (BC) and the
In British Columbia, discovering a material latent defect after the completion of a property purchase can be distressing for buyers. However, the law provides certain
In British Columbia, the conduct of real estate licensees—including realtors, brokers, and property managers—is governed by the Real Estate Services Act, SBC 2004, c 42 (RESA),
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.
