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April 2021 Notary Newsletter

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Managing Grief

Read Beverly’s article “Managing Grief” in the Winter 2020 issue of The Scrivener here. The article continues below: Good Grief: Part 1 Be Kind to Yourself Grief is an inevitable, inescapable part of life. Over the past 25 years, I have experienced the deaths of five members of my immediate family; three resulted from a sudden… Read More

Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR) – Affects Current & Purchasing Real Estate Owners

On November 30, 2020, The Land Owner Transparency Registry went live.  The Registry is an initiative of the current BC Government with intent of cracking down on hidden property ownership, fraud and money laundering in BC. Essentially, the Government wants to uncover the true nature of ownership for every single property in British Columbia. The… Read More

What You Need to Know About the New Canada Covid Immigration Form

BC Notaries are playing an important role in helping bring loved ones into Canada.  As of October 8, 2020, the Canadian Government has lifted the ban of travel restrictions for “extended family”, so people in this extended family category can now cross the border into Canada provided they meet the eligibility requirements.  No reason is… Read More

How to Talk to Your Parents About Making a Will

How To Talk to Your Parents About Their Will Life can change in an instant.  A sudden health incident, a new diagnosis, or changes to family structure are all common reasons why you would need to update your Will.  In recent months, the uncertainty of living through a pandemic has caused many to start thinking… Read More