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Read MoreIf I am injured in a car accident, are my damages capped at $2500?
The short answer is NO. The $2,500 cap on minor personal injuries was abolished in 2013 and was replaced with a new “cap” that changes every year based on inflation. The “cap” for minor personal injuries for 2019 is set at $8,166.67. However, the definition of minor personal injury does not include all injuries, and…
Read MoreI am thinking of buying a house, what should I be thinking about? Should I contact a lawyer?
Buying a new house is an important purchase, and may be the biggest purchase you ever make. There are several things you want to consider, including legal concerns and consequences. When you purchase a house in New Brunswick not only should you contact a lawyer for advice, you will need to contact a lawyer to…
Read MoreDid you know that there are two types of adoption in New Brunswick?
All adoptions in New Brunswick of Canadian born children are regulated by the New Brunswick Family Services Act. Under this Act the two broad categories of adoptions are private and ministerial. Private adoptions are where the biological parent(s) know the prospective adoptive parent(s) personally, and they arrange the adoption between themselves. A ministerial adoption is…
Read MoreAsk A Lawyer – What are the penalties for impaired driving?
Impaired driving is a serious offense. In December 2018, the Canadian Government passed new laws concerning driving while impaired, commonly known as DUI (driving under the influence). The amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada include new offences and new minimum sentences for driving under the influence. The prohibited blood alcohol concentration is 80 milligrams…
Read More“Ask A Lawyer” – Effect of Marriage and Divorce on Wills
Those who have married or divorced may want to consider making a new Will. Unless specifically contemplated in the Will, a previously made Will is automatically revoked upon marriage. The rationale behind this is that a deceased person is expected to provide for his or her spouse and issue, and the effect is that if…
Read More“Ask A Lawyer” – Power of Attorney
Q. My mother is 85 and quite sharp for her age. My siblings and I have tried to discuss with her the wisdom of having a Power of Attorney. She does not wish to talk about this and we are concerned that she may eventually need one. What happens if a Power of Attorney is…
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