In the area of Real Estate, Carter Notary will talk to you about what you need to do right from the beginning of working together. We give our clients an idea of what it is they need to do in order to get ready to see us. We set appointments early in the process so […]
Read MoreWhat Do Wealth Advisors, Banks, & Credit Unions Need to Know About Notaries?
Banks, credit unions, and Financial Advisors. What do they need to know about Carter Notary? Carter Notary is one of the professional team members they can utilize. We do Powers of Attorney, Wills, and Health Representation Agreements. As part of a whole finance plan, Financial Advisors often recommend their clients get their ducks in a […]
Read MoreWhat Do Realtors Need to Know About Notaries?
Realtors need to know that notaries do about 70% of all the residential Real Estate transactions in British Columbia. We know how to dot the I’S and cross the T’s. We’re a tremendous asset to a Realtor because we become a part of their team. Notaries become a part of the trusted professionals that they […]
Read MoreWhat Do I Need to Know Before Seeing My Notary for Wills and Power of Attorney?
What you need to know before seeing your Notary, when it comes to getting prepared for making your Will or your Power of Attorney, is that we have a process. We have a guide we provide for you to fill out. And gives you the chance to work through the questionnaire and include factual information. […]
Read MoreWhat Do I Need to Know Before Seeing My Notary for Real Estate?
How can you get prepared before seeing Carter Notary for all of your Real Estate needs? Make sure you know the dates that you’re working with and be prepared to share the information of the other professionals that you’re collaborating with. These professionals could include a Realtor, a Mortgage Broker, or an Insurance Contact. We’re […]
Read MoreWhat are the Key Estate Planning Documents I Need?
What key Estate Planning documents do you need? There are three key estate planning documents everybody needs. You need a Will, a Power of Attorney, and a Health Representation Agreement. A Will is the document that takes place from when you die. A Power of Attorney is appointing another person to deal with your legal […]
Read MoreDifferences Between a Notary and a Lawyer for Doing a Will
What is the difference between a Notary and a Lawyer for doing a Will? A Notary can do about 75% of all people’s Wills. Most Wills are simple and straightforward, but people’s lives aren’t always simple and straightforward. That is the area where we see the difference of whether or not a person should see […]
Read MoreIs there a Cost Savings for Seeing a Notary as Opposed to a Lawyer?
Can you save money by seeing a Notary instead of a Lawyer? If your will is simple and straightforward, it is on the lower end of costs. Lawyers may charge more, but they offer more for you. What you really want to do is to see the right professional. You want to get the right […]
Read MoreIs a Notary Cheaper than a Lawyer?
Are Notaries cheaper than Lawyers? Notaries generally cost less than Lawyers. Notaries don’t bill by the hour. We charge by the service. This means at Carter Notary we have set costs and fees around what we charge. This typically gives a lot of comfort to people so that they know they can rely on the […]
Read MoreHow Much Does it Cost to Make a Will?
When people ask me how much it costs to make a Will, I give them our basic fee and our fee structure around what it costs. Typically, 75% of all the people meet that fee. A Will can cost a bit more if there’s more complexity. Generally speaking, 75% of all the people will fall […]
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