A Personal Directive is a document that sets out how personal care decisions will be made for you when you are no longer mentally capable of making those decisions yourself. These would include things such as your health care decisions. This directive is only in effect when you are alive but mentally incapable of speaking for yourself. 

Cohabitation agreements function in the same manner as a marriage contract/ prenup but for unmarried couples. The agreement can set out what will happen with each partner’s property and whether either party will be entitled to support etc.

The main means by which a former student can become a permanent resident is through the Canadian Post-Graduation Work Permit.

In general, employees have the right to refuse unsafe work. Given the current state of the law in Nova Scotia, however, to refuse work due to psychological harm caused by bullying and harassment can be risky.

The short answer is that legally, no, it is not required. However, there are many reasons why it is a good idea. We would like to break down why we think so and answer other common questions for you.

The Provincial Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax (PDTT) is a tax which is applied to the purchase of certain properties in Nova Scotia for non-residents. We will explore what type of properties it applies to and what makes you a resident in this article.

In Canada a prenuptial agreement (prenup) is actually called a marriage contract — a marriage contract is a financial contract.

Getting a prenup done before you get married is not about “planning to fail” but it’s about both parties planning to be agreeable if things go array.

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