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My father passed away without a will. Why do I need a grant of administration?
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Can I contest my parent’s will?
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My partner didn’t have a will. What happens to his estate?
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If my spouse died without a will, can I deal with the estate?
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I bought a used car from a dealership. Within two months it has needed multiple repairs. Should the dealer have to pay for these repairs?
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I bought a car from a private seller, whose ad said the car was “fully serviced.” I had problems right away and my mechanic now says the car is unsafe to drive. What are my rights?
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The car I bought from a private seller broke down the first time I drove it. What are my rights?
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I hired a paving contractor. They never did the job. Can I get my down payment back?
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My cellphone provider just billed me for $18,000. Can they do that?
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I took my car in for specific repairs. The garage did additional work, and it cost three times what I expected. Is there anything I can do?
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If I were to build a fence six inches into my property, can my neighbour now use the six inches on the other side of my fence for their yard?
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Is there a rule about how close a fence can be to a neighbour’s house?
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Our fence on the property line has been damaged by our neighbour. Are they responsible for the damages?
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My neighbour wants to build a retaining wall between our properties. They won’t get more than one (expensive) quote. What are my rights?
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Can a will be redacted to protect the privacy of beneficiaries?
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As a domestic worker, am I entitled to overtime pay from my employer?
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How is a consumer proposal different from bankruptcy?
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I told a contractor I wasn't going to renew her contract. Should I have put it in writing?
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Can a beneficiary transfer assets directly to a person not named in the will?
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