The Rules of Civil Procedure have been amended to allow for the filing of probate documents by email and estate litigation documents and estate applications or motions electronically. The publications have been updated outlining the procedures involved in the filing of documents with the Superior Court of Justice electronically.

The first folder in every By Lawyers matter plan is Getting the matter underway, and it does what it says on the tin!

The commentary and precedents have been updated surrounding client details, verification of identity and source of funds to take into account the new Law Society requirements for authentication of client identity documents and monitoring of source of fund information.

Enhanced the Retainer Instructions - Purchase Of Real Estate.

As part of the continual updates and enhancements that take place across all our guides, we have revised and updated the Real Estate guides.

As part of the continual updates and enhancements that take place across all our guides, we have revised and updated the Real Estate guides.

An increase to the capital gains inclusion rate applies to capital gains and losses from June 25, 2024. For corporations and trusts, the rate is increased from one-half to two-thirds. For individuals, the inclusion rate is one-half of the first $250,000 and two-thirds of the remaining capital gain or loss. The By Lawyers publications have been updated to reflect these changes.

As part of the continual updates and enhancements that take place across all our guides, we have revised and updated the Real Estate guides.

The will precedents and library of clauses have been reviewed and updated to ensure clarity and uniformity across all the will precedents. Updates to the automation have also been made.

The title of Master is replaced with the title Associate Judge.

A new guide, Electronic Signing and Remote Witnessing , has been added to the Reference Materials folder on all By Lawyers matter plans. Electronic signing and remote witnessing are available for many, but not all, transactions and documents encountered by lawyers in everyday practice. The new guide summarises the legislative and practical considerations under federal and provincial legislation in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, helping lawyers understand when electronic signing and remote witnessing are permitted and how they can be done.

From April 8, 2024, the original will and testamentary documents part of a Surrogate Digital Service application must be sent to the wills repository in Edmonton by registered mail. The publications have been updated in line with the change.

The Electronic Signing and Remote Witnessing guide has been updated to include legislative and practical considerations for electronic signing and witnessing in Manitoba. The guide summarizes the federal and provincial legislation helping lawyers understand when electronic signing and remote witnessing are permitted, and how it can be done. The Electronic Signing and Remote Witnessing guide is available in the Reference materials folder on all By Lawyers matter plans.