DCL Law
94 Garland Avenue Suite 203 B3B 0A7 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Happy holidays from us to you ! #lawyers #dartmouth #dcllaw #phoenixhfx

Have CERS questions? Check out this detailed Q & A from RBC

#holidayhours But you know where to find us if you need us !

What is Deed Transfer Tax (DTT)? DTT is paid by the Buyer when a property in Nova Scotia is sold. Each municipality has its own rates. In Halifax, the DTT rate is 1.5 % of the pre- HST purchase price. Your lawyer will collect the DTT from you and pay it to the municipality when they register your deed

Still a busy market in HRM!

Wishing you all a very happy 2021

Thinking about buying an investment property? Check out this great article.

Better at law than home building, it turns out. (Big thanks to the Berrigan Devoe Real Estate Group for occupying Danielle’s kids, and Wayne, for a few hours).

The Canadian Government has some amazing material if you’d like to read about some of our veterans. Thank you to all those who have served, and who continue to do so.

We are still able to offer virtual appointments! Give us a call today to see how we can help.

Happening November 26!

Friday night at DCL Law

Happening tonight!

Exit Realty is still doing their toy trot this year (it just looks a little different). Feel free to drop off at our office as well, and we will make sure to deliver on your behalf

Happy Halloween from all of us at DCL Law!

A huge THANK YOU to Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team for a wonderful event last night! We had a terrific time

The Nova Scotia Liberals have announced a 2 % rent increase cap and a ban on renovation evictions until February 1, 2022 , or until the state of emergency has been lifted. Rental increase protections are retroactive to Sept. 1, 2020. Have questions? Give us a call. 902-404-3150

Did you miss this? Here's another chance to view it! Great job Stacey Devoe's Real Estate Community

November is financial literacy month. The Government of Canada has some great tips and calculators available online. Check them out here:

Did you know about Wills #3? If you die leaving children under 19 years of age, the public trustee for the province is appointed to manage the inheritance unless you say otherwise in your Last Will & Testament. If you have minor children, you should have a Will.

Did you know that if you incorporate your business in Canada, you have a choice between incorporating federally or provincially?

Big THANKS to Scott Allison for these tips!

We love this list!

#Smallbusinesseveryday campaign a way to show thanks

It’s hard to imagine someone else raising your precious baby, but if something were to happen to you and your partner, you’d want to be sure your little one was in the very best hands. Here's some advice on how to pick a guardian for your child.

We often get asked this question "I have entered into an agreement to purchase property. What do I do next?" Here are some common steps when purchasing property: Contact your lawyer and advise your realtor and lender of your lawyer’s contact information.... Determine the amount of mortgage financing you qualify for. Ensure your offer is conditional on financing if you require a mortgage. Arrange for a home inspector and other professionals, as required, to view the property and provide an opinion as to its condition. Notify your lawyer of any issues immediately. Notify your lawyer when your financing and other conditions have been satisfied. Arrange for home insurance, effective as of the date of closing. If you will have a mortgage on the property, your lender should be listed as loss payable on the policy. Have your insurer fax proof of insurance to your lawyer. Contact all utility offices and your security company to set up accounts for your new home and arrange for a meter reading and discontinuance of service at your present location. Contact your post office and file a Notice of Change of Address, if applicable. Consider if you will require a new or updated Will or Power of Attorney and discuss with your lawyer. Discuss the value of title insurance with your lawyer. Arrange a meeting with your lawyer a few days before closing to sign all required documentation and provide a certified cheque for the balance due to close the transaction. Remember to bring two pieces of identification to the meeting, one of which must be government issued photo. Arrange your final inspection of the home with your realtor or seller. Notify your lawyer of any issues immediately.

Addressing family issues can often be a complex and emotional process. DCL Law provides assistance that is tailored to your specific situation by addressing key critical questions and identifying your areas of consideration. We take the time to understand your needs and situation and commit to working with you, and for you, to achieve the results you desire while keeping the course of action as worry-free as possible. DCL’s Family Law services include: Prenuptial / marriag...e contracts Separation agreements Parenting Plans Divorce Collaborative Family Law Contact us now to discuss your matter with one of our lawyers.

Happy Monday! No matter what comes your way this week, we have your back and we know that "You've got this!"

Today is VOTING day! If you haven't voted yet head to your polling station. Every vote counts.

Halloween may look a little different this year but thankfully in Halifax we can still enjoy Halloween safely. Here's the details you need to know.

It’s a sunny day and it reminds us of our 2019 Summer Client Appreciation Party Can we go back to times that we could frolic with all of our friends, family and clients?

Did you know about Wills #2 Did you know that if you die without a Last Will & Testament, provincial law will dictate how your assets are distributed? To get started, check out our link here: https://buff.ly/36LBXPy

Did you know that we offer services in French as well as Arabic? Book your appointment with Amanda today!

A huge THANK YOU to our whole team at DCL Law! You are amazing and we are so happy that you choose our team to work with

Happy Thanksgiving From All of us at DCL Law! Hope you enjoy the day filled with family, friends and turkey!

Thanksgiving weekend is here! How are YOU spending it?

Have you heard? Uber to launch in Halifax before the end of December

You asked and we are delivering! In the next few weeks we be answering ALL your questions about: WILLS! Here's the 1st: Did you know that common law partners are not guaranteed an inheritance if you die without a Last Will & Testament? If you have a common law partner, you should have a Will. Need one? We can help!

Wondering who the team is at DCL Law? Our whole team can be found on our website!

Do you think you get a prenup or cohabitation agreement before settling down?

Happy Monday! A new week which includes new possibilities! Go out there and make it the best week

How Might the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect My Home-buying Plans?

Did you know that the Nova Scotia law allows you to appoint someone to make your medical decisions if you are incapacitated? Check out this link for some great resources.

New Month = New Goals! What's your goals for #October?

Do you know how to protect yourself from Covid-19 scams? Here's 6 ways

Returning to work post Covid Lockdown? Here's some advice for you.

Something to think about as we start a new week

Thinking about small claims court? There’s an App for that!

Do you have a question for us? Post it below or send us a private message. You never know we may feature you in our "Did you Know" posts!

Meet Eden. She’s been a Paralegal with DCL Law since 2018. Eden is originally from Kingston, Nova Scotia and graduated NSCC in 2005. She’s been working in the area of Property Law since graduation and is eagerly branching out at DCL Law and learning new areas of law.

The animals were jealous and also wanted in the picture

This past weekend we hosted our annual DCL party. It looked different than usual but these smiling faces make it all worth it! Thank you so much for all your hard work. We appreciate each and everyone of you ... Sadly Corinne couldn’t make it.

Meet Amanda! She’s an associate with DCL Law. She grew up in Cole Harbour and attended SMU (BA 2013) and DAL (JD 2018). Amanda offers her services in English, French and Arabic! She is is eager to help clients with whatever questions or problems they may have.

Are you buying or selling this month? We're here for you! Give us a call or email and we can start the process!

Here’s a #ThrowbackThursday to 15 years ago when DCL Law was created! Thank you for all your support for the last 15 years

Did you know that spousal support is often taxable as income to the spouse receiving it? The paying spouse’s income is often reduced by the amount of the support payment. #DidYouKnow #WeAnswerYourQuestions #DCLLaw

Did you know that a new Tourist Accommodations Registration Act came into force on April 1, 2020? Is your AirBnb compliant? Find out in our blog post.

We love this Monday Memory A little lawyer in training... not sure who had the best day?

Are you planning to sell your property in the near future? Are you aware of the closing costs? Typical costs include: Legal Fees and disbursements Mortgage penalties and discharge fees Provincial Recording costs for mortgage releases... Municipal costs for a tax certificate Real Estate Commissions Have questions? Give us a call or send us an email. We will gladly answer your questions.

Throwing it back to the DCL Law team enjoying themselves at the Maritime for a Cure event.

Do you have a will? Here are 10 reasons why you should.

Did you know these 5 things could potentially void your home insurance?

What would you do?

Buying your First Home In Halifax? Here's How To Avoid Stress

Have you heard?

Hello September! What are you looking forward to this month?