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 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 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 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 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 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 MorePersonal Planning Video: Powers of Attorney
In this session, learn about three types of Powers of Attorney (Specific, General and Enduring) and why they are important. Learn how to get started, including who and how many attorneys to appoint, and the qualities of an attorney you should consider, as well as ways to protect yourself.
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