Plain-language articles about Nova Scotia law.
Compare buying assets or shares of a Nova Scotia business: tax, GST/HST, liabilities, contracts, employees and paperwork, to see which fits you.
Read the article →Find out when a child can receive an inheritance in Nova Scotia, who holds the money until age 19, and when a will can set an older age.
Read the article →Unpaid child support and parenting time are separate issues in Nova Scotia. Learn why, and what you can do through the Maintenance Enforcement Program.
Read the article →See how a Nova Scotia spouse left little by a will may apply under the Matrimonial Property Act or Testators' Family Maintenance Act, and the deadlines.
Read the article →Learn how grandparents in Nova Scotia can ask a court for contact with grandchildren, when leave is needed, and what the court weighs.
Read the article →Wondering if you can be separated under one roof in Nova Scotia? Learn what the Divorce Act says about separation, intention and showing the date.
Read the article →Learn how the 10-day cooling-off period works when you buy a new condo from the developer in Nova Scotia, when you can cancel, and what to review.
Read the article →Find out when spouses who agree can get a Nova Scotia divorce from a judge on paper, what must still be shown, and what happens if issues remain open.
Read the article →Unmarried and worried about property after a breakup? Learn how Nova Scotia treats common-law couples, what unjust enrichment means, and what to do next.
Read the article →Wondering if you can buy a business in Nova Scotia without a lawyer? See what a lawyer does, what can go wrong, and which steps need paperwork.
Read the article →Wondering whether to order a survey or location certificate in Nova Scotia? See what they show, who may ask for one, and the risks of skipping it.
Read the article →Find out when a Nova Scotia estate may be settled without probate, including joint property and named beneficiaries, and when a bank or registry insists on it.
Read the article →Find out whether you need a lawyer to buy a house in Nova Scotia, how electronic title registration works, and what can go wrong without legal help.
Read the article →Learn whether a separation agreement is required in Nova Scotia, what it can settle about children, support and property, and what happens without one.
Read the article →Find out whether a house counts toward Nova Scotia probate fees, how a mortgage changes the value used, and what happens when the home is jointly owned.
Read the article →Learn how a lawyer fits into your mortgage when buying a home in Nova Scotia, what happens at registration, and what to ask your lender.
Read the article →Find out how the 40 percent shared parenting rule under the Child Support Guidelines works in Nova Scotia and why it is not a simple set-off of two amounts.
Read the article →Find out which court hears divorce, parenting, support and property issues in Nova Scotia and what the Supreme Court Family Division handles.
Read the article →Named as executor in Nova Scotia? Learn the order of the first tasks: finding the will, securing property, keeping records, probate, notices and creditors.
Read the article →Learn how a Nova Scotia beneficiary can object to an executor's accounts: Form 42, the 10-day deadline, commission, releases and appeals.
Read the article →Learn how creditors claim against an estate in Nova Scotia: the Royal Gazette notice, Form 32, the six-month period, late claims and executor protection.
Read the article →Learn how a deed is registered at closing in Nova Scotia: Property Online, authorized lawyers, PIDs, the affidavit of value and deed transfer tax.
Read the article →Learn how the one-year separation, court steps and 31-day wait affect how long a divorce takes in Nova Scotia, for uncontested and contested cases.
Read the article →Learn how the six-month creditor period, the 12-month mark and personal liability affect when a Nova Scotia executor can safely distribute an estate.
Read the article →See how Nova Scotia probate fees are based on the estate's value, what counts toward that value, and how to work out the figure for your estate.
Read the article →Learn how executor compensation works under the Nova Scotia Probate Act, the five percent ceiling, and how the Probate Court decides a fair amount.
Read the article →Learn how the Nova Scotia child support table amount is set from the paying parent's income, what extras can be added, and what can change the figure.
Read the article →See how the PVSC assessed value and your municipality's rate per $100 combine to make a Nova Scotia property tax bill, and how residential rates differ.
Read the article →Understand how the Nova Scotia Maintenance Enforcement Program handles child and spousal support payments, who can use it, and what tools it has.
Read the article →Learn how to go back to a former surname after divorce in Nova Scotia: the divorce certificate, Change of Name process, costs and what to confirm.
Read the article →Learn how to apply for an emergency protection order in Nova Scotia by phone, who can apply, the hours, and what happens after, including without a lawyer.
Read the article →Learn whether Nova Scotia requires a builder warranty on a new home, how third-party programs fit in, and what to do if your builder offers none.
Read the article →Learn which transfers are exempt from Nova Scotia's non-resident deed transfer tax, including inheritance, estate and spousal transfers, trusts and corrective deeds.
Read the article →Learn what Nova Scotia's non-resident deed transfer tax is, the 10% rate, when it is paid, and how it differs from municipal deed transfer tax.
Read the article →See how a personal directive and a power of attorney differ in Nova Scotia: what each covers, when each applies, and who can be named or witness.
Read the article →Selling a home with a mortgage in Nova Scotia: how the lender is paid from sale proceeds, what penalties and fees may apply, and what to ask first.
Read the article →How a personal representative with a Nova Scotia grant of probate moves a house to a beneficiary or buyer, and what to confirm before filing.
Read the article →A call from child protection in Nova Scotia is stressful. Learn what to do, where these cases are heard, and how to get legal help early.
Read the article →A plain-language look at an executor's job in Nova Scotia, from applying for probate and notifying beneficiaries to paying debts, accounting and commission.
Read the article →Learn how a Nova Scotia estate is handled when there is no will: who can step in, what the court needs first, and how the Intestate Succession Act applies.
Read the article →Find out what a PID (parcel identification number) is in Nova Scotia, where to look for yours, and how it is used in Property Online and on a sale.
Read the article →Learn what makes a power of attorney enduring in Nova Scotia, how it differs from an ordinary one, when it ends, and who oversees an attorney.
Read the article →Before you offer on a Nova Scotia condo, learn which documents to request, how the reserve fund and estoppel certificate matter, and when to involve a lawyer.
Read the article →Learn when a Nova Scotia executor must pass accounts, the 18-month rule, Forms 39 and 40, record-keeping, commission, and when accounting can be skipped.
Read the article →Learn which court in Nova Scotia deals with dividing matrimonial assets and debts, how Rule 59 applies, and what settlement routes the court offers.
Read the article →Find out how Nova Scotia courts decide who pays spousal support under the Divorce Act, what the court weighs, and why fault is not considered.
Read the article →See how Nova Scotia's Intestate Succession Act shares an estate when there is no will, including spouse and children rules and what depends on the facts.
Read the article →See who qualifies for Nova Scotia Legal Aid in a family law case: the financial test, covered matters, what happens if you are refused, and next steps.
Read the article →Got a Form 17 notice of rejection? Learn what a complete Nova Scotia probate application needs, common rejection reasons, how to refile and the appeal limit.
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