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Advice for Buyers and Sellers on Cusp of Busy Spring Market February 23, 2015Vancouver, BC – BC Notaries are already seeing signs of a strong Spring real estate market on the horizon. With record low interest rates continuing for the foreseeable future, first-time home buyers and investors are increasingly attracted to the market. Vacancy rates for rentals are very low and rents continue to…

If there is no Will in place, or the Will is not properly prepared, an estate may not be distributed as the signatory intended. Also, as reported in the media recently, if your healthcare wishes are not recorded in legally valid and current documents, critical decisions could be made through the courts rather than by your trusted designate.“Careful planning with a legal professional can elimi…

Province Declares “Make a Will Week” to Remind BC Adults toLegally Document their Last Wishes Heightened Interest in End-of-Life Decisions Triggered by Recent Court CasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 30, 2015Vancouver, BC – BC Notaries support the Province of B.C.’s proclamation declaring April 6 to 12, 2015 “Make a Will Week” to encourage residents who don’t have a Will to create one to…

Peace of mind  Life is stressful enough. Creating a Will gives you and your family peace of mind that those your assets will go to those you love, and your wishes will be followed. For most people creating a Will takes only one or two or three short visits with your Notary, and gives you confidence in your and your family’s future.The Society of Notaries Public of BC represents more tha…

Province Proclaims April 6 to 12 “Make a Will Week”Five Reasons Under 50’s Should Have a Will FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                   April 1, 2015Vancouver, BC – BC Notaries support the Province of B.C.’s proclamation declaring April 6 to 12, 2015 “Make a Will Week” to encourage residents who don’t have a Will to create one to ensure thei…

Society of Notaries Public of BC Welcomes Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with the Law Society of BC to Pursue Possible Development of Joint Proposal For Immediate Release:  April 15, 2015 Vancouver, BC— The Society of Notaries Public of BC and the Law Society of BC have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue the possible development of a joint proposal for consider…

For Immediate Release April 27, 2015 Vancouver, BC — John Eastwood, chair of The Notary Foundation of British Columbia today announced the appointment of two new Directors to its Board of Governors.The Attorney General of British Columbia appointed Mr. Jas Rehal, CPA, CMA to the Board; and the Directors of the Society of Notaries Public appointed Mr. Daniel Boisvert, a Notary in Tsawwassen….

Representation AgreementIn cases where the older adult may have diminished capacity and cannot make a Power of Attorney, they may still be capable of making a Representation Agreement. This type of agreement provides a designated individual with authority that can include minor and major health care; personal care and living arrangements; legal affairs; and routine management of financial …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    June 2, 2015Vancouver, BC – BC Notaries welcome the Province of B.C.’s proclamation declaring June 15 “Elder Abuse Awareness Day” to help raise awareness of disturbing and serious scams that can be devastating to seniors and their families.“Criminals often target the most vulnerable in society and Notaries see this far too often, but there are things that seniors an…