Wills and Estates Planning

“Creating a Will takes less time than most people think and can usually be completed in one or two short meetings,” says Daniel Boisvert, a Notary in Delta. “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.”“For many clients, creating a Will brings families closer and creates more ce…

Make a New Year’s Resolution to Create a Will in 2015 Almost Half of BC Adults Do Not Have a WillAccording to BC Notaries’ PollDecember 18, 2014Vancouver, BC – Only 55% of British Columbians have a current and legal Will, according to a province-wide poll conducted by Mustel Group for The Society of Notaries Public of BC.“The end of the year, after visiting with family and friends d…

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…

For Immediate Release: April 2, 2013 Vancouver, BC – John Eastwood, President of The Society of Notaries Public of BC, said today that The Society welcomes the new Government of BC legislation regarding the Wills, Estates and Succession Act. The Act will provide greater certainty for individuals who put their last wishes into writing and it will simplify the work of the executors of the estate….