Alberta Land Titles fees On the rise
We’ve all heard news reports of impending financial doom, rising costs and inflation. Today, that news hit home when I read a notice from Alberta Registries advising that Alberta Land Titles fees are on the rise. When I was starting out as a lawyer more than 20 years ago, the cost to register a mortgage or transfer at the Land …
Read MoreWhat are Chattels? The items in the Home You’ve Bought or Sold
Here’s some helpful information when buying or selling a home. When it comes to chattels the Seller has an obligation, clearly stated in the standard Real Estate Purchase Contract, to deliver the chattels listed near the top of the first page of the Contract in their normal working order. Normally, those chattels are the fridge, stove, washer, drier, microwave, etc. …
Read MoreProtect Your New Home – Change Your Locks!
For several years I have been imploring my clients who are purchasing new or used real estate to change the locks. Recently, I had a police officer client who thanked me for my advice. It seems that many times, when the Purchaser does not change those locks, there is a break-in where it appears that a key was used to …
Read MoreWhy Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer if my Claim is ‘Capped’?
Did you know? Injuries that are NOT capped are ones where the injury exhibits one of the following: (ii) a fracture to or a dislocation of the spine OR A “Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) III” injury that has: (a) objective, demonstrable, definable and clinically relevant neurological signs of injury; or (b) abnormal reflexes and/or muscle weakness, often with sensory changes …
Read MoreIssues and Expenses to Consider when Buying Or Selling a Home in Calgary
Selecting the right real-estate team to represent your purchase or sale of commercial or residential property is crucial to ensure your interests are protected through the whole sale process. Once you have your team in place, there are additional issues and expenses you ought to consider when buying or selling a home. Here is a list of some: Commissions A …
Read MoreSelecting the Right Legal Real Estate Team
When considering any purchase or sale of real estate you ought to put together a team of professionals to ensure that your goals and desires are given the weight they deserve. In addition to your lawyer, that team needs to include a realtor and mortgage broker/banker. At Taylor Conway, we will strive to be part of your real estate team …
Read MoreWhat to do After Your Suffer Head Injuries in a Car Accident
When you are injured it’s imperative to have representation who will protect YOU. If you’ve ever been in a car accident, it is common to be immediately disoriented and in ‘shock’. The problem is that you are often in a poor position to determine whether it is simply ‘shock’ or something more serious. You don’t have to hit the steering …
Read MoreTake Pictures of Slip and Fall Accidents
If you are in a slip and fall accident, if at all possible take pictures! Often the reason for the slip/fall is the accumulation of snow and/or ice. If your claim goes to a trial, it is obviously beneficial to be able to show the judge the state of the location where the slip/fall occurred. Even if you do not …
Read MorePersonal Injury Client Review
We just finished offering personal injury consultation for a client who kindly provided this review. How did we do? Your quality of service was excellent. Mr. Conway was very understanding when it came to my pain and my situation. He was very trustworthy and helpful. He kept me up to date with my case and how everything was going. He …
Read More‘Minor’ Injury Just Because the Insurance Company Said So?
The insurance company says my injury is ‘minor’. Is it? The Minor Injury Regulations (“MIR”) provide a framework for considering whether injuries will be considered ‘minor’ by the courts and therefore have damages for pain and suffering ‘capped’ at $4,000. There have been no cases yet where the MIR have been interpreted by the courts. If you have ‘soft tissue’ …
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