Pacific Station Notaries
#101 - 5220 Dublin Way V9T 0H2 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Happy Halloween! Don't forget to socially distance when you are out and about :)

Q. I am selling my manufactured home and have been deferring my property taxes. Do you just pay the taxes out of my sale proceeds like a mortgage? A. No. If there is a tax deferment on a manufactured home, the taxes must be paid out in full and the lien removed from the Personal Property Registry before the sale can complete. Ensure that you make the payment at least 2-3 weeks before your completion date to ensure that the lien will be removed in time.

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

October 4 - 10 is Make a Will Week in British Columbia (see https://www2.gov.bc.ca//dea/wills-estates/make-a-will-week) As a little incentive, we will be doing a draw at the end of next week for $100 toward your Will and the only thing you have to do to enter the draw is to call Amber in our office between now and 4:00 pm on October 9th to book your initial appointment. Start dialing!

The mental health issues related to our quarantine and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. Financial challenges, loss of employment, is...olation, living in constant fear and trying to keep yourself healthy mentally and physically. The 24hr National Suicide Hotline in Canada is 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645. See more

Q. My parents are getting quite elderly and I have powers of attorney for them so that I can pay their bills and help make their medical decisions if necessary. Is there anything else I should be getting them to do before they end up ill or come down with dementia? A. I’m glad to hear that you have powers of attorney in place, although those documents are not going to allow you to assist them in making medical decisions. The Powers of Attorney will allow... you to look after their legal and financial matters anything (other than a Will) that needs a signature. If they want you to be able to assist them in making personal or health care decisions, they would need to appoint you as a Representative under a Representation Agreement. See www.nidus.ca for detailed information regarding personal planning documents in BC or contact our office for more information. See more

Check out our article in the latest edition of Nanaimo and voyager Magazine

The kindest thing you can do for your loved ones is to have a Will. Here are five key reasons people under the age of 55 should have one. Learn more from BC Notaries: https://bit.ly/2XXhna9

BC Notaries Association: Serving BC in Over 80 Languages... Did you know notaries across British Columbia speak more that 80 languages? To find a notary near you please visit our website: https://www.bcnotaryassociation.ca/

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May 19, 2020 - Following consultation with the British Columbia Notaries Association and other groups, the Provincial Government has today announced that legal professionals can ‘remotely witness signatures’ of clients unable to attend a Notaries office in person. These measures relate to Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements, and will help ensure the public have continued access to legal support in order to ensure their wishes are carried out. Th...e ongoing public health crisis have people taking stock of how prepared they would be if they contracted a serious illness. These measures now allow Notaries across British Columbia to utilize video conferencing services to reach out and ensure vulnerable members of the public or those in care can be reached. In person services and legal representation still remain available. Notaries provide a provincially designated essential service and have adapted their offices and services to help keep their clients, community, staff and themselves safe. If you have any questions, please contact one of our notaries today!