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 […]
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Why 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 […]
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 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 […]
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