BC Notaries Association
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This is Make A Will Week in BC, and now is the time to contact your local Notary to schedule a Will meeting to create or update this very important document.

Learn more about making charitable bequests in your will. This is #MakeaWillWeek in BC - and now is the time to call your local Notary to schedule a meeting to create or update your will.

Recent surveys show only about half of British Columbian adults have a legal Will. As this is Make a Will Week, BC Notaries are encouraging those who don’t have a current Will to prepare one, and families to discuss this important topic and plan for the future.

Understanding health care decision making rights, and supporting older adults to make health care decisions or plan for incapability and serious illness.

Recent legislation has modernized the way Wills are signed and witnessed in our province.

Learn more about how your BC Notary works with you - making the documents that support your best personal health and wealth management plan, reflecting your wishes, objectives, and legal directions.

The passage of time and unexpected events will necessitate a return to estate planning several times for most people. So what are you getting when you use the services of a BC Notary to prepare your estate documents?

The kindest thing you can do for your loved ones is to have a Will. Here are six important reasons why you should have one. #MakeAWillWeek

Most people are surprised at how easy it is to create a Will once they set their mind to it, and find the process leads to important discussions and decisions. Making or updating a Will creates more certainty and peace of mind for both the Will-maker and for their families. #MakeaWillWeek

Tips for how to get started making your Will from BC Notary Akash Sablok ~ with thanks to Breakfast Television & CityNews Vancouver. #MakeaWillWeek

Oct 4 -10 is Make A Will Week in British Columbia, and this is the time to contact your local Notary to assist you in creating or updating this very important document. Now with electronic Wills and remote witnessing legal in B.C., it is more convenient than ever to create a legal Will, creating peace-of-mind that dependent children will be looked after according to parents' instructions, and assets will be distributed to family, friends and charitable organizations according... to your wishes. Learn more here: https://www.bcnotaryassociation.ca/resources/pr/?id=14

Get the Fall edition of The Scrivener Magazine! As Oct 4-10 is Make-a-Will Week in British Columbia, the focus of this edition is Wills and Charitable Giving. Take a look https://www.bcnotaryassociation.ca/resources/scrivener/

Learn more about circumstances when a Power Of Attorney is helpful, giving an appointee the ability to act on behalf of an adult regarding legal and financial matters.

BC Notaries will be there for some of your life's biggest decisions. From buying your first home, to opening your business, we'll be there to make sure what you care about will be kept in safe hands.

Learn the role BC Notaries play in wealth management. This includes real estate transactions, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and assisting clients when re-financing or mortgaging real estate.

BC Notaries are highly educated professionals from across the province providing legal services on a wide range of non-contentious legal matters. These include real estate transfers, wills and advanced healthcare planning, powers of attorney and other important legal documents.

Learn the peace of mind that comes from having your personal planning documents in place. https://www.bcnotaryassociation.ca/resources/blog/?id=13

BC Notaries have extensive experience in helping clients develop Advance Care Plans. We're here to help you decide what should be in your plan, and ensure you’ve fully considered and clarified your decisions.

There have been many changes in the strata industry over the last few months to allow for proper governance of strata corporations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes address safety concerns and allow for physical distancing.