People in Newfoundland and Labrador who are thinking of making or updating a Last Will and Testament, an Enduring Power of Attorney, or an Advance Health Care Directive, or who have other questions in relation to their plan for their…
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No bull: Rural property and septic systems
A common problem that buyers and sellers can trip over in Newfoundland and Labrador real estate is the issue of illegal septic systems. In urban areas where there are municipal wastewater services this is a non-issue, so many property owners…
What is Extra-Provincial Registration
In Newfoundland and Labrador, most corporations commonly exist under and are governed by the Corporations Act, RSNL 1990, c C-36. Under the legislation these are called "domestic" corporations, along with other corporations which exist under other provincial laws (e.g. an…
What is a Commissioner for Oaths
A Commissioner for Oaths (sometimes also called a Commissioner of Oaths) is a person given legal authority to administer oaths and solemn affirmations, and to witness the signing of affidavits and statutory declarations by affiants or deponents. Each province and…
COVID-19: What We’re Doing
For our clients and the community: Two of our top priorities are the health, safety and well-being of our staff, our clients, and our community, and our commitment to quality service. At our office we are taking the risks posed…
Selling your House: Conditional Offers
Whether you are listing your house with a real estate agent or you are handling the marketing and negotiating personally, you may at some point receive what is often colloquially called a "conditional" offer to purchase. These can be common…
Not Ready to Settle: Never Commit Unless You Mean It
If you’re ever been a plaintiff or a defendant, you know that a lot of lawyer time can be spent outside the courtroom trying to get to a settlement. Settlement negotiations can go south for a lot of reasons, but…
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How do I Sell My House & Land?
Selling real estate in Newfoundland & Labrador is, generally, easier than buying it. There are two core documents that a seller needs to concern themselves with: A Purchase & Sale Agreement; and A Deed of Conveyance. These are not the…
A Land Survey is not a Deed
A lot of people in Newfoundland and Labrador have land title problems. Unfortunately for a lot of people, many Newfoundlanders "have" land that they believe is theirs, but that they don't have anything remotely close to marketable title to. Title problems…
What do I put in my Will?
Most adults in Newfoundland and Labrador should think about writing a Last Will and Testament. Separate from the question of whether you really need one (and the general advice is that you should probably have one), is the question…
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