The Law Reform Commission of Nova Scotia wants to hear how you think the law in Nova Scotia should divide the property of persons who die without a will.

Take their survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DTTSYH7. 

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BRITISH COLUMBIA LAW INSTITUTE

• BCLI publishes a study paper on financing litigation
• Quarterly update for the Strata Property Law Project

ALBERTA LAW REFORM INSTITUTE

• ALRI publishes Report for Discussion 30 - Property Division for Common Law Couples and Adult Interdependent Partners

MANITOBA LAW REFORM COMMISSION

• The Commission encourages you to provide your thoughts, comments and suggestions on their report Updating the Administration of Small Estates. Comments on this Consultation Report should reach the Commission by October 30, 2017. 

LAW COMMISSION OF ONTARIO

• LCO launches new project: Class Actions: Objectives, Experience, and Reforms
• LCO calls for Board of Governors applications

LAW REFORM COMMISSION OF NOVA SCOTIA

• The Commission releases their report Division of Family Property - Final Report 2017