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 […]
Read MoreHow Do You Know You’re Working with the Right Notary?
How do you know that you’re working with the right Notary for your unique needs? Do they show that they care? Do they ask you the right questions? Are they friendly? Are they professional? Do they book appointments with you? Do they give you options of how to approach what it is that you need […]
Read MoreHow Can I Get Started Making a Will or Power of Attorney?
At Carter Notary, we’ve thought through everything for you. We make it easy to get started to get your Will and your Power of Attorney completed. We have a questionnaire that we have available online or in a PDF format. It’s a questionnaire that you work through, and it asks all the information that we’re […]
Read MoreDoes My Power of Attorney Work for Making Health Care Decisions?
In British Columbia, a Power of Attorney does not work for making health decisions. In British Columbia we have two separate documents. We have a Power of Attorney which covers only legal and financial matters. We have a separate law that allows you to make a Health Representation Agreement that does cover health decision making. […]
Read MoreDo I Need to Update My Will if I Get Divorced?
If you get divorced, you absolutely need a new Will. It’s a big change and it’s really important that you update your Will to reflect that change. Carter Notary can remove your ex-spouse from any reference in your Will. This is an important change to make as soon as you can to update your Will. […]
Read MoreDifference Between a Lawyer and a Notary
The difference between a Lawyer and a Notary starts with our education. Notary Publics in British Columbia earn a master’s degree through Simon Fraser University, followed by a large amount of professional training. We are also vetted very heavily for our ethics and our ability to act and give back into our communities. Notaries practice […]
Read MoreCan You Act as My Power of Attorney?
Yes, I can act as a Power of Attorney for you in my personal capacity. First, I would like to have a consultation with you to discuss why you would want or need this option. I would need clarification as to why you do not have anyone appropriate to act for you and what it […]
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