Everybody needs a Will. A Will gives you the opportunity to think about what happens with your estate. It allows you to appoint the people or the charities that you want to appoint. A Will leaves you in charge of where your money goes. If you don’t have a Will, what happens then? The province […]
Read MoreWhy Do I Need a Health Representative?
You need a Health Representation Agreement which allows you to appoint a Health Representative. We have two important documents for while we’re alive. A Power of Attorney appoints somebody for legal and financial matters, and a Health Representation Agreement appoints a person to step in, manage you, and make decisions for you when you can’t […]
Read MoreWho Needs a Will?
Ideally, everybody over the age of 50 should have one whether or not you have a large estate or a small estate. The best gift that you can give to your family, friends, and loved ones is to be prepared for any event. None of us know what our future holds or when things happen. […]
Read MoreWho Needs a Power of Attorney?
Everybody should have a Power of Attorney. The general rule of thumb is if you own a house, you should have a Power of Attorney. A lot of people think that Powers of Attorney are for when you’re old and that is absolutely not the case. A Power of Attorney is a powerful, important document […]
Read MoreWho Can I Appoint as My Executor?
It is important to know who you can appoint as your Executor. You need to choose someone you trust. Trusted and competent are the two main qualities that we look for. When we talk with you at Carter Notary who to appoint, we can help you think about people who are in your natural trusted […]
Read MoreWhen Should I Update My Will?
There are key reasons why and when you should update your Will. First of all, look at your Will every three to five years. We look at common key life events or life changes when updating your Will. For example, a move, a divorce, a new marriage, the death of a spouse, or new people […]
Read MoreWhat Services Do BC Notaries Offer?
British Columbia notaries practice in three different areas of law. We can provide services in Real Estate. If you’re buying a house or if you’re selling a house, we can help with all of your paperwork. If you need a new mortgage, a second mortgage, or if you’re making changes to the ownership of your […]
Read MoreWhat Makes Carter Notary Stand Out?
Carter Notary stands out because first, we have the highest reviews. And the best reviews! And the reason we have all of those great reviews is because of our approach to how we do all of our work. We’re very interested in what our clients are bringing to us. So, from the first moment we […]
Read MoreWhat Makes a BC Notary Different?
It’s really important people understand that a Notary in British Columbia is very different from other provinces and states. We do the traditional notary work where we’ll see people for different documents, take oaths, certify IDs, and witness signatures. At Carter Notary, we actually practice in specific areas of law. We practice in the area […]
Read MoreWhat Does it Cost to Make a Will?
At Carter Notary, we always start with a basic cost. Most people fall within the basic range of fees for a Will. However, it can go up based upon different factors that may be involved. A couple of those factors are additional time or additional complexity when creating the Will. Some examples would be if […]
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