Essentia Law
106-460 Doyle Ave V1Y 0C2 Kelowna, BC, Canada

This time last year... We sure are missing our family this Christmas season. Here’s hoping 2021 brings us all together again. #family #hope #2021

From our little family to yours: wishing you a very Merry Christmas! A big thank you to @KelownaActorsStudio for a wonderful socially distanced visit with Santa. Sometimes all you need is a little creativity and a willingness to think outside the box. #merrychristmas #visitwithsanta #thankful #ylw #kelownabc #santaphotos2020 #covidsafesantaphotos #holidayseason #tistheseason #santaclaus

It's just too good! #merrychristmaseve #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm

If you’re looking for a staycation idea, it doesn’t get much better than a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the magical woods at Silver Star! Add some hot chocolate with marshmallows in a cozy little cabin and you’ve got the perfect afternoon activity for the whole family. #staycation #staycation2020 #silverstarmountain #silverstarsleighride #exploretheokanagan #sleighride #horsedrawnsleigh #exploreokanagan #ylw #okanagansleighride #okanagansleighandwagonadventures Okanagan Sleigh & Wagon Adventures

Remember that as an employer, you have to make sure your employees actually take the minimum annual vacation required under the Employment Standards Act. Employees can’t skip vacation time and just get paid out for unused vacation at the end of the year. #legaltip #legaltiptuesday #tuesdaytip #tiptuesday #nowyouknow #freelegaltips #smallbusiness #okanaganbusiness #kelownabusiness #business #smallbiz #corporatelaw #businesstip #employees #vacation #employmentstandards #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

For passion to survive it needs structure. A why without how has little probability of success. From the book Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek #wednesdaywisdom #quoteoftheday #wisewords #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc

This picture has been on the home screen of my phone for almost two months and it still brings a huge smile to my face every time I see it. It’s been a rough few weeks with daycare closures and a second wave of Covid brewing. But this photo. This photo works wonders on my soul.... Thank you, Cakery Arts, for the incredible work of art that was my daughter’s birthday cake and for continuing to bring a smile to both of our faces months after. Cindy, you are a true artist! #birthdaycake #workofart #artist #birthdaysmile #cuddles #happydays #cakeart

This allows the asset to be paid directly to the designated beneficiary and therefore pass outside of the estate. This not only ensures the beneficiary receives the asset in a shorter time period, it also reduces the probate fees payable by your estate. #estateplanning #protectyourfamily #estatelaw #estateplan #estateplanninglawyer #legaltip #legaltiptuesday #tuesdaytip #tiptuesday #nowyouknow #freelegaltips #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

Thanks for the surprise treats, @gatherkelowna! The perfect end to a productive day at the office. It's nice to be back #peachsoju #gather #gatherrestaurant #gatherkelowna #koreanitalian #koreancuisine #beautifulcuisines #kelownaliving #kelownabc #eatlocal #ylw

How many of us are guilty of letting life happen to us? What strategies do you use when you are stuck in the routine of letting other people dictate how you spend your days? A favourite, life-changing tweak of ours is to stop checking emails first thing in the morning.. maybe even well into the morning. To spend the first few hours of the day immersed in high-value, focused work is an addictive experienceand one that will help you reclaim your days and get through your mo...st important tasks. Give it a try! Let us know how it goes for you #focus #habits ##reclaimyourday #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

An extra-big slice of pie is just what we all need this year. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! #thanksgiving2020 #happythanksgiving #thanksgiving #happyturkeyday #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc

Ain’t that the truth! We got some great insights on how to establish and change our habits, whether personal or professional, from Gretchen Rubin‘s book, Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives. Give it a read!... #habits #timemanagement #quoteoftheday #wisewords #wednesdaywisdom #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

#lestweforget #weremember

Starting a new business venture with a partner? Here are top 3 reasons you’ll want to consider a shareholders’ agreement for your company.

Although we got this quote from one of our recent reads, "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek, the original quote "hire for attitude, train for skills is attributed to Herb Kelleher, one of the co-founders of US-based Southwest Airlines. When Kelleher became chairman in 1978, he charged the People Department (aka HR) with the responsibility of hiring people with a sense of humour. This concept is perhaps even more important now. You need people on your team who are excellent comm...unicators, are self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and can overcome the inherent challenges of working remotely. What do you think? Does attitude trump skills? #fridaythoughts #remoteteam #workingremotely #hr #employees #hireforattitude #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

Right?!? #quoteoftheday #wisewords #weekendwisdom

Oh, @sproutbreadshop tea lattes, how we’ve missed you #chaitealatte #wednesdaypickmeup #supportlocal #kelowna #ylw #cannerylane

Hope all the kiddos are enjoying PD Day today! #pdday #fridayfun #extralongweekend

Applications for periods 5-7 can be made through the CRA’s My Account or by calling 1-800-959-2019. Applications for periods 1-4can be made by calling 1-800-232-1966. #cerb #financialaid #helpingcanadians #covid #covid19

This is the result of a ministerial order that will remain in force for the duration of the current state of emergency. Normally, corporate meetings can only be held virtually if the applicable legislation or the Articles or bylaws of the organization specifically permit it, but given the current conditions, the focus needs to be on ensuring organizations are able to follow the recommendations set forth by the Provincial Health Officer, BC Health Minister, and Canada Health in regards to COVID-19. #legaltip #legaltiptuesday #tuesdaytip #tiptuesday #nowyouknow #freelegaltips #covid #covid19 #staysafe #smallbusiness #corporatelaw #societies #nonprofits #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

It doesn’t mean just doing less for the sake of less either. It is about making the wisest possible investment of your time and energy in order to operate at our highest point of contribution by doing only what is essential. A life-changing concept from the book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg Mckeown. A must-read! #quoteoftheday #wisewords #booklover #essentialism #essentialismbook #lifechangingbooks #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

A popular idea in Silicon Valley "Done is better than perfect" is a maxim for all of us prone to endlessly tweaking our projects and never finishing them. Ben Barry, a designer at Facebook, calls it a favourite quote. Do you have a project sitting on the shelf because you just have to make one or two more tweaks before it is ready? You know what you have to do! #quoteoftheday #wisewords

Welcome back, fall! #fall #fallisback #autumncolours #fallvibes #nature #november #hellonovember #fallleaves

If you're a professional (such as a dentist, physician, realtor, or accountant) you may have the ability to incorporate your practice, allowing you to offer your services through a corporate entity. Wondering if incorporating is right for you? Check out our latest blog post to learn more about professional corporations and the reasons you may want to use one. #newblog #blogpost #blog #doctor #dentist #accountant #realtor #professional #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

Probate usually becomes necessary because third parties, such as financial institutions, ICBC, or the Land Title Office, want assurance that the executor has the authority to deal with a particular asset in your estate. If probate is required, the entire value of estate assets located within British Columbia is subject to probate fees of about 1.4%. Part of the estate planning process involves reducing the amount of probate fees an estate will have to pay. Often, this is done... by keeping assets outside of the estate that will become subject to probate. A good legal advisor can help you develop a strategic estate plan to avoid probate where appropriate and reduce the overall burden of probate fees on your estate, leaving more of your assets behind for your loved ones. #legaltip #legaltiptuesday #tuesdaytip #tiptuesday #nowyouknow #freelegaltips #estateplanning #probate #taxplanning #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

Who is ready for fall leaves, cozy sweaters, hot apple cider, and pumpkin pie (lots and lots of pumpkin pie) Happy first day of Fall! #firstdayoffall #fallequinox #fall #pumpkinspice #hotapplecider #fallleaves #autumn #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

Very curious to see how this one is going to work out, now that we are all spending more and more time with less and less people!! #quoteoftheday #happymonday #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

As of October 1, all privately-held companies in BC will be required to create and maintain a Transparency Register, listing all significant individuals of the company. The new transparency rules follow on the heels of changes made by the federal government to the Canada Business Corporations Act last year and a commitment by the federal, provincial, and territorial finance ministers to adopt safeguards to prevent the misuse of corporate entities for tax evasion and other c...riminal purposes such as money laundering, corruption, and the financing of terrorist activities. The implementation date was originally planned for May 1, but was postponed to Oct 1 due to COVID-19. Do the new rules apply to your business? Check out our blog post to find out more. #blog #blogpost #smallbusiness #okanaganbusiness #kelownabusiness #business #smallbiz #corporatelaw #businesstip #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

Hope all the kiddos are enjoying PD Day today! #pdday #fridayfun #extralongweekend

Words to live by! #quoteoftheday #wisewords #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm

It's September and we can't help but feel like it's time for "back to work". Luckily, we love going to work at our spiffy new office space in the Kelowna Innovation Centre. Spaces Innovation is a fresh approach to the modern workplace environment. Inspiring its residents with impressive meeting rooms, collaborative desks, and bright offices, this convenient working hub is definitely a productivity promoter. And being in the heart of Kelowna's cultural district means we have w...alk-out-the-door access to all that downtown Kelowna has to offer: from delicious eateries on every corner to lunchtime strolls through Kasugai Garden and along the waterfront boardwalk. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a community approach to office space, check out Spaces in the Kelowna Innovation Centre. And while you're there, come say hello! See you around, neighbour! #spacesinnovation #kelownainnovationcentre #community #collaboration #ylw #kelownabusiness #flexibleworkspace #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

It may be important for you that your kids be raised by two parents who are together. It may be that your primary relationship is only with one of the guardians you’ve chosen. Whatever your reasoning, make sure you’ve thought through what you want to happen if one of your guardians died before the other or if they divorce. #legaltip #legaltiptuesday #tuesdaytip #tiptuesday #nowyouknow #freelegaltips #estateplanning #protectyourfamily #estatelaw #estateplan #estateplanninglawyer #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

Happy Labour Day!! We hope you got to spend some time outdoors this weekend and soak up the few rays of summer sun we have left. #happylabourday #labourdayweekend #longweekend #getoutside #breathefreshair #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram

What a great quote on the importance of scheduling! She goes on to say: A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time. A schedule is a mock-up of reason and orderwilled, faked, and so brought into being; it is a peace and a haven set into the wreck of time; it is a lifeboat on which you find yourself, decades later, still living. We couldn't agree more! ...Scheduling is more than organizing your day, it is a reflection of your priorities and goals. If your "year" runs on the academic calendar like many parents, next week will mark a new year. Why not take this chance at a "new start" to approach your schedule with intention and carve out time to do the things that are important to you. #quoteoftheday #wisewords #thursdaythoughts #scheduling #productivity #essentialaw #doinglawdifferently #notyourtypicallawfirm #ylw #kelownabc #kelownalawfirm #lawyersofinstagram