Wills and estates law in Canada: the basics | Canadian Lawyer
Nov 9, 2023 · Here are some of the wills and estates laws across the common law provinces of the country: Ontario: Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) and Estates Act. British Columbia: Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) Alberta: Wills and Succession Act (WSA) Nova Scotia: Wills Act, Probate Act, and Intestate Succession Act.
Which law schools offer online law degrees in Canada?
Nov 9, 2023 · Located in Kingston, Ontario, the Faculty of Law of Queen’s University offers two online courses: Certificate in Law (CiL) Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law (GDipICL) These certificates are in addition to Queen’s University’s other programs, such as the JD program, its combined degrees, and graduate studies.
What the law says about powers of attorney and wills
Jan 24, 2024 · Canadian laws establish certain boundaries between powers of attorney and wills. An appointed person in a power of attorney cannot make or change the will of the person who appointed them. This is strictly prohibited. A will, or changes in a will, made by an appointed person is void and has no legal effect.
Analyzing Canadian Legal News | Canadian Lawyer
Solicitors Regulation Authority tightens enforcement of transparency rules against UK law firms. It has issued 439 formal warnings and imposed 36 fixed penalty fines since May 2023. Canadian legal news, SCC rulings, the biggest deals, and everything else a Canadian lawyer needs to know. Support from legal professionals across Canada.
Points to consider when contesting a will | Canadian Lawyer
Jan 11, 2024 · While these may vary in every province and territory, the grounds for contesting a will in Canada are: fraudulent wills and forged wills. formalities of wills are not followed. lack of adequate provision or conditions for a spouse, child, or dependents. lack of testamentary or legal capacity to make a will.
The 10 cheapest Canadian law schools’ tuition costs across the …
Nov 9, 2023 · The tuition fees are more expensive for international students compared to their local counterparts. Here are the top 5 cheapest JD program tuition fees for international students: Université de Moncton – Faculté de Droit: C$16,251.00. University of New Brunswick – Faculty of Law: C$28,531.00.
Employee NDA in Canada: The Basics for Employers and Employees
Jan 17, 2024 · An employee NDA can be a clause in an employment contract signed by the employer and employee at the start of employment. It may also be a separate document agreed by parties during an employer-employee relationship. In either case, there’s no hard rule on the specific form that NDAs in Canada should conform with.
Personal injury settlement amounts 101 | Canadian Lawyer
Jan 26, 2024 · This amount is adjusted yearly due to inflation; by the end of 2023, this amount is now at around $450,000. This has a huge bearing when injured persons add up their personal injury settlement amounts. In actual cases, settlements tend to observe this ruling, even though settlements are made out of court.
Class action on Canada Revenue Agency data breach certified by …
Aug 30, 2022 · Anthony Leoni, a partner at Rice Harbut Elliott LLP, representing plaintiffs in the class action, welcomed the decision, saying: “Although certification is not a determination of the merits of the action, the plaintiffs are pleased that the court certified essentially all of the common issues that were proposed.”
Recent BC case highlights personal injury law's major shift under …
Sep 14, 2023 · A recent ruling by British Columbia’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has clarified what motor-vehicle accident victims can expect in restitution when it comes to some income replacement benefits while at the same time shining a spotlight on how the practice of personal injury law has changed in the province since the introduction of no-fault auto insurance.