I purchased a parcel of land over 3 weeks ago and I still have not received my Deed or any form of document(s) from the

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Customer: I purchased a parcel of land over 3 weeks ago and I still have not received my Deed or any form of document(s) from the lawer I hired. Is this normal. I always thought that I would have those documents in my hand on the date of closing.
JA: What steps have you taken so far? Have you prepared or filed any paperwork?
Customer: I signed the Agreement to Purchase along with the seller and paid for thr land and all taxes along with the lawyer fee.
JA: Where is the land located?
Customer: Hants Co. Nova Scotia. Armstrong Lake
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: That's it. I 'm just curious if this is now the new normal
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Debra, Expert

Hello and Welcome to JustAnswer. My name is***** will be working on your question today and I am looking forward to our conversation.

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Please note that I am working from my computer and not actually texting. If you don’t answer back for a while I may not be online when you do but I will never desert you and will check back often. As well, as I am working from home it is possible that I will be interrupted but I will always return back as soon as I can.

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Debra, Expert

I know your question is important to you and I will be giving it the time and attention it deserves.

I am sorry to hear of this difficult situation.

No. I would not say that is the new normal. Normally, the lawyer does a reporting letter right away and sends you that letter with all of the documentation that you should keep in your own file. I suggest you call the lawyer to ask why you haven't received that yet.

Does that make sense?

Customer
I contacted him and he advised.me that his office has been very busy.... Blamed Covid, etc. He had a month to complete the sale prior to closing which he was late with as well.
Customer
He has been paid in full. All i got in return was a receipt
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The land transfer office is 50 feet across the road from his office
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Debra, Expert

Why don't you call him and say that you need the documents by Friday before the close of business and that you're getting terribly concerned.

Customer
After our conversation today, when I advised him that this wasn't the first time that I purchased land. He told me that in future purchases, I'd best deal with a different lawyer. Some service
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Atlantica law group. Windsor Nova Scotia
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Debra, Expert

Shameful.

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My previous land dealings with my other lawyer provided a complete package with bill breakdown, etc on day of closing. I brought the cheque and he'd pass me my closing package with Deed, survey, tax information... This guy ... Nothing!
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Well, Debra. This just confirms what I thought. Thanks.
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You are very welcome.

Thank you for trusting us to help you here at JustAnswer. If you need more clarification or have a follow-up question just reply and we can continue our dialogue. If you would like to ask me new questions please start a new post and if you do if you say “This is only for Debra” I will be sure to give your post top priority.

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Will do. Thanks
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Anytime.

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