Legal Forms

Use this easy form to make an Affidavit of Service after serving legal documents in the Province of Nova Scotia.

• An Affidavit of Service is required any time documents are served as a requirement of law, such as in a legal action, a landlord-tenant dispute, a foreclosure, an eviction, or repossession of vehicles or goods.
• The person who served the legal documents (often a process server) must attest that the documents referred to in the Affidavit were properly served on the party to whom they were addressed.
• This is a free PDF download for use only in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Create a set of operational Bylaws for a Nova Scotia society with this downloadable template, in accordance with the Companies Act.

• The bylaws cover the conduct and business of the society, including:
  • membership,
  • fiscal year,
  • meetings,
  • votes of members,
  • powers of directors,
  • officers,
  • audit of accounts,
  • repeal and amendment of by-laws,
  • listing of directors and board members.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

If you are starting legal action against a property owner under the Nova Scotia Builders' Lien Act, you need to register a Certificate of Lis Pendens against the property.

• A Certificate of Lis Pendens (or CLP) gives notice to any mortgagee, encumbrancee or potential purchaser that there is a legal action pending which affects title to the property.
• This form is for use in lien claims filed in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.
• You can access the online form from the NovaScotia.ca website through the link provided.

File a lien claim for wages you earned for labour on a construction or renovation project with this Claim of Lien for Wages Forms Package for Nova Scotia.

The package contains the following forms:

1. Claim of Lien for Wages for Registration (Form B under the Builders' Lien Act),
2. Affidavit Verifying Claim (Form C),
3. a copy of relevant provisions of the Builders' Lien Act with respect to registering a lien claim for wages.

Available in MS Word format. For use only in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

File a lien claim for labor or materials you provided for construction or renovations to a property with this Claim of Lien Forms Package for Nova Scotia contractors.

The package contains the following forms:

1. Claim of Lien for Registration (Form A under the Builders' Lien Act),
2. Affidavit Verifying Claim (Form C),
3. a copy of relevant provisions of the Builders' Lien Act with respect to registering a claim for lien.

This Nova Scotia Claim of Lien Forms Package is available in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in and print.

In Nova Scotia common law couples can register as domestic partners, which gives you some of the same rights as a married couple. For best protection, you should have a Cohabitation Agreement in place.

• The Agreement allows you and your partner to specify which assets each of you owned prior to the relationship, and which are jointly owned by both of you.
• You can also set out how your joint assets will be distributed if you decide to end the relationship.
• You can also agree upon how household expenses will be split, and who is responsible for other debts. For instance, if your partner owes money on a student loan incurred before you met, he/she may be solely responsible for paying it off.
• If the two of you decide to get married, the Cohabitation Agreement becomes a prenuptial (pre-marriage) agreement.
• Before signing this Agreement, you and your partner must each get independent legal advice from a lawyer. The form includes a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for each party.
• Available in MS Word format, fully customizable.
• For use only in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Appoint someone you trust to handle your financial affairs with this Nova Scotia Enduring Power of Attorney, under the Powers of Attorney Act.

• Everyone should make a Power of Attorney. It's an essential part of your estate planning.
• The person you appoint as your attorney will have the power and authority to handle your money, assets and property.
• The Power of Attorney does NOT grant your attorney the authority to make medical decisions for you.
• The form includes an Affidavit of Execution for the witness, and notes and instructions to help you understand and complete your Power of Attorney.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Do your will and plan for the future with this package of estate planning documents for the Province of Nova Scotia.

This package contains the following documents:

1. Nova Scotia Enduring Power of Attorney, which lets you name someone you trust to manage your property and finances for you.
2. Nova Scotia Revocation of Power of Attorney form.
3. Nova Scotia Personal Directive, which allows you to give instructions regarding medical treatment and personal care decisions, in the event you are not able to give those instructions at some point in the future.
4. Legal will kit for Canada, which includes a will form, a Nova Scotia Affidavit of Execution of Will form as required by provincial laws, instructions and information to guide you through preparing your will, and a comprehensive estate planning questionnaire.

Save almost 60% off the regular price of your estate planning documents with this all-in-one downloadable package. The forms can be used by more than one person in your household.

Give yourself and your family the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have made arrangements for future eventualities.

Set up a joint venture in Nova Scotia with this Joint Venture Agreement template.

• One of the co-venturers will be the manager of the joint venture and will be paid a management fee.
• Upon the death of a co-venturer, their interest will automatically pass to their spouse or children.
• Each co-venturer has a right of first refusal and piggyback rights on the interest of the other parties.
• Any co-venturer may exercise a shot-gun (buy-sell) provision with respect to the interest of another co-venturer.

Take on a client on a contingency basis under this Contingency Fee Agreement for Nova Scotia lawyers.

• The Agreement is made pursuant to Civil Procedure Rule 77.14.
• If the outcome of the client's case is unsuccessful, there is no compensation payable to the solicitor.
• Disbursements and out-of-pocket expenses must be paid by the client regardless of the outcome of the case.
• If successful, the solicitor's compensation will be calculated as a percentage of the client's award or settlement.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.