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Should I come to a Notary or a Lawyer for my Real Estate transactions?

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BC Notary or Lawyer? This is perhaps one of the most frequent questions come to mind when we have a need for real estates. Many people…

Thoughts after a presentation at the Brain Injury Society

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Today I presented to a group of brain injury survivors who attend support groups at the Victoria Brain Injury Society on the topic…

BC Notaries Association - Fall 2019 Conference

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I just finished our fall Notary conference. As I wait for my plane to return home, it’s good to take the time to reflect on the past…

Volunteer Appreciation Week

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April 7-13, 2019 is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we love being involved with our community. Wonder Woman one day, Cat Woman the…

Will Wednesday: Two charities named as beneficiaries -- should we be concerned?

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Q. Charities as Beneficiaries There are two charities named as beneficiaries -- should we be concerned? A. Charitable Organizations…

Will Wednesday: Just in case we forget something, we are planning to hold back money from distribution until we’re more comfortable. Is this an issue?

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Q. Just in case we forget something, we are planning to hold back money from distribution until we’re more comfortable. Is this…

Will Wednesday: We put Mom's investments and her house in our joint names. Who gets the money?

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Q. We put Mom's investments and her house in our joint names. Who gets the money? A. Many individuals conclude, often incorrectly,…

Will Wednesday: After acting as a parent's Enduring Power of Attorney for Property- should we be concerned if we also act as executor?

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Q. After acting as a parent's Enduring Power of Attorney for Property- should we be concerned if we also act as executor? A. Beneficiaries…

Will Wednesday: What kinds of tasks am I responsible for as executor?

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Q. What kinds of tasks am I responsible for as executor? A. This is a brief summary of tasks pertaining to the financial aspects…

Will Wednesday: Does my home insurance cover liabilities occurring when acting as an executor?

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Q. Does my home insurance cover liabilities occurring when acting as an executor? A. No, typical home insurance covers injuries…

Will Wednesday: Who pays when the estate gets sued?

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Q. Who pays when the estate gets sued? A. Traditionally, it was acceptable to use the beneficiaries' money from the estate to defend…

Will Wednesday: Do I as executor have a financial obligation if I make a mistake?

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A. People don't typically think about the role of executor as having a personal financial risk but nothing could be further from…