Notary Public

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 their…

Society of Notaries Public of BC Welcomes Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with the Law Society of BC to Pursue Possible Development of Joint ProposalFor Immediate Release:  April 15, 2015Vancouver, 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 considerat…

For Immediate ReleaseApril 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. T…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2015Vancouver, BC – The Society of Notaries Public of BC bestowed the Presidential Award of Excellence to Chilliwack Notary Scott Simpson at their semi-annual conference in Whistler, BC on Saturday, September 12.The President Award of Excellence is awarded to Notaries who demonstrate exemplary service and commitment to their communities and the Notary profe…

Consider home swapping to save on property transfer tax:Another little-known tip is a provision in the Property Transfer Tax Act that eliminates the requirement for this tax when a principal residence is transferred between related individuals, including a parent and child. This means parents and children could “swap” homes without paying property transfer tax; or,  if the parent moves on to…

Know the strata laws before you buy:Many active aging boomers are downsizing to free-up funds for retirement or travel, or to make life simpler after their children leave home. If you’re considering a strata property, make sure you read and understand the strata minutes and bylaws; particularly on the topics of noise, pets, smoking and parking, which are the most frequent points of concern i…