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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How 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 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 […]
Read MoreCan You Act as My Executor?
Yes, I could be an Executor for you. If you want to appoint me as an Executor, you can set up a consultation with me. I would be happy to discuss your interest. Contact Carter Notary today to find out how we can help you with your Real Estate, Notarization, and Estate Planning needs.
Read MoreCan I Name My Child an Executor or a Power of Attorney?
At Carter Notary, we often get asked whether or not parents can name their kids as an Executor and a Power of Attorney. The simple answer is yes. How we approach that will depend on your relationships and the trust factors that you have for your kids. There are many different things that we look […]
Read MoreCan I Meet with a Notary Online to Get My Will and Power of Attorney Done?
When meeting with the Notary, the option to meet online is a great one. It’s not for everyone, but many people enjoy the convenience of staying in their own home. Some clients enjoy having their kids gathered next to them while we talk about their Will and Power of Attorney. In British Columbia, we do […]
Read MoreCan I Make My Own Will?
Just because you have the opportunity to make your own will doesn’t mean you should make your own will. Can you make your own? Yes, people can make their own Wills. However, Carter Notary does not recommend this for you! Don’t Make a Mistake In my experience, 4 out of 5 Wills that people make […]
Read MoreCan I Do a Digital Will?
In British Columbia, you can do a digital Will. However, we don’t recommend it. When creating a digital Will, there are different considerations around storage and timelines. You could also have multiple copies. Which one is the right one? Instead, talk to your legal professional. Talk to one of our legal professionals at Carter Notary. […]
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