Wills and Estates Planning

When it comes to securing your assets and ensuring your loved ones are provided for, understanding the differences between estate planning and a will is crucial. Both tools help you manage and distribute assets, but they serve different purposes and offer unique benefits. In this guide, we’ll break down the essentials to help you make the right choice.What is a Will?A will is a legal docu…

Within life’s complex weave, threaded with uncertainties, having a will becomes a guiding beacon, offering assurance and control over one’s legacy. This legal document plays a pivotal role in ensuring that your wishes are respected and your assets are distributed according to your desires. In the context of British Columbia, Canada, where the legal landscape governs the execution of wills and the…

“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 cert…

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 dur…

Province Declares “Make a Will Week” to Remind BC Adults toLegally Document their Last Wishes Heightened Interest in End-of-Life DecisionsTriggered 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 e…

For Immediate Release: April 2, 2013Vancouver, 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.T…