Ensuring that your medical decisions are respected even when you’re unable to communicate them is crucial. Two essential tools that serve this purpose are Advance Health Care Directives and Health Representation Agreements. These documents not only safeguard your healthcare wishes but also provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. At Carter Notary, […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Intergenerational Communication
Making your way through work days, friendships, financial responsibilities, hobbies, and life in general can be tricky. Especially if you’re trying to balance your role as a parent while simultaneously helping your aging parents navigate their own challenges. Welcome to the life of the sandwich generation! If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many find […]
Read MoreWho Should You Choose as a Power of Attorney?
Selecting a Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the most critical decisions you can make in managing your affairs. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants someone the authority to act on your behalf in financial and legal matters if you become unable to do so yourself. In British Columbia a […]
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 […]
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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