Why do I have to probate an estate with a Will in Nova Scotia?

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Why do I have to probate an estate with a Will in Nova Scotia?

People are often frustrated to discover that there are circumstances when, even if there is a valid Will, the estate still has to go through the Nova Scotia Probate Court process.

If you take the word of the folks on the internet, the purpose of Probate is a cash grab scheme cooked up between the government and lawyers. Not terribly surprisingly, that’s not the case. Probate of an estate in Nova Scotia is required primarily for two main reasons:

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How Do I Register and Enforce an out of province Order or Judgment in Nova Scotia?

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How Do I Register and Enforce an out of province Order or Judgment in Nova Scotia?

Judgment Orders from other jurisdictions (like other Provinces or Countries) are not automatically enforceable in Nova Scotia. To enforce the Order, you first must have the Nova Scotia courts recognize and register it here in Nova Scotia.

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When Can I Sue In Small Claims Court in Nova Scotia?

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When Can I Sue In Small Claims Court in Nova Scotia?

If you are having an issue and you would like to go to court but the idea of an expensive legal battle that drags out for years is not something you are interested in you might want to consider Small Claims Court in Nova Scotia. Small Claims Court is designed for matters that are for smaller amounts of money and can be decided without years worth of evidence. However, there are limits to the matters you can take to Small Claims Court.

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Having Problems Collecting From Clients?

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Having Problems Collecting From Clients?

One of the biggest challenges for small business owners is managing cash flow. Running a business is expensive, and while none of your creditors want to wait to be paid, sometimes collecting from your customers can be a real challenge. So what can a business owner do when they are having a problem collecting the money owed by their clients?

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