Welcome to the May 2024 Newsletter from Carter Notary, proudly serving clients in Victoria, BC. Each month, we share helpful updates, resources, and important information related to notarial services, including real estate transactions, estate planning documents, affidavits, and more. Thank you for staying connected with our office, Carter Notary is honoured to support individuals, families, […]
Read MoreContract Bookkeeper Position
Carter Notary, a reputable Notary Public office located in Victoria, BC, is seeking an experienced Contract Bookkeeper to provide professional services on a regular basis. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional Notary services with professionalism, friendliness, and integrity. Description: As a Contract Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our financial records with […]
Read MoreWhy Did You Become a Notary, Beverly?
I chose to become a Notary because it was a very good fit for me. I loved the law. Becoming a Notary was no easy task. It was a career change for me. I had to go back to school and do a master’s degree as well as raise my family at the same time. […]
Read MoreWhat Do I Need to Know Before Seeing a Notary?
It’s easy! Simply bring in two forms of identification and the documents you need notarized. Completely fill out your documents, but do not sign or date the documents. You will do that part with us! If you have documents that appear to be a little more complex, we ask that you reach out to us […]
Read MoreWhy Do I Need a Will?
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 […]
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