What the law says about powers of attorney and wills
WEBJan 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.
What is the difference between common law and statute law?
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Common law is law based on precedent: previous decisions made by other judges in similar cases. Statute refers to laws written by legislative bodies such as Parliament. In Quebec, the civil law system is primarily based on statute. The Civil Code of Quebec “governs persons, relations between persons, …
All About WCB Injury Payouts in Canada | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Premiums paid by the employers are collectively used for the payment of WCB injury payouts and other employee benefits. The goal of WCB injury payouts in Canada and other benefits is to help the employee return to work safely. It may be medical, or any other kind of support, as approved by the laws on workers’ compensation.
The 10 cheapest Canadian law schools’ tuition costs across the …
WEBNov 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.
Wills and estates law in Canada: the basics | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 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.
What you need to know about medical malpractice law
WEBMar 3, 2022 · The Canadian Medical Protective Association represents doctors in Canada. According to an article written by Jonathan Farine and Emma Pedota, lawyers at McLeish Orlando LLP, the CMPA has a $5-billion war chest, which it uses to defend physicians from legal claims. The CMPA is a cooperative, not an insurer, and doctors are members.
Everything you need to know about duty counsel | Canadian Lawyer
WEBNov 17, 2021 · Duty counsel are lawyers who help and may represent persons in court, especially those who do not have any legal representation. In most cases, those who cannot afford a lawyer can reach out to a duty counsel for legal advice or court representation. Duty counsel are employed by legal aid programs, which are present in every province and territory.
Personal injury lawsuits in Canada: what you need to know
WEBJul 6, 2023 · Here are some of the prescriptive periods for personal injury lawsuits in Canada, being a civil action in nature: Ontario’s Limitations Act, 2002: 2 years. Quebec’s Civil Code: 3 years or 10 years depending on the circumstances. British Columbia’s Limitation Act: 2 years. Alberta’s Limitations Act: 2 years.
What you need to know about class-action lawsuits
WEBMar 24, 2022 · Class actions are “very expensive, and take a long time,” says Baer. In litigation of all kinds, judges will often order the unsuccessful party to pay the legal costs incurred by the winning side. On just the certification stage, it is common to see these cost decisions reaching as high as $300,000-to-$400,000.
Self-regulation: the end of an era? Lawyer discipline and the role …
WEBNov 14, 2019 · Anne Rempel has not had a positive experience with self-regulation. She has made two complaints to a Canadian law society, but the process left her feeling the concerns were not entirely addressed by the “black box” system of lawyer discipline.
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