Escrow closings – an important tool to rescue a collapsing deal
August 2, 2025 2:44 pm Leave your thoughtsIf your deal is about to fall apart, an escrow closing process could save the day.
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About Linda Caisley
Linda Caisley is a BC Notary. She is one of the founding partners of The Notary Group (the trade name for Janzen & Caisley Notary Corporation) and TNG Legal Services MDP.
Linda has been a notary public since 2008, and worked in the legal field in various capacities for decades prior to that.
Non-resident Sellers and Section 116: What BC Buyers Need to Know
July 26, 2025 11:22 am Leave your thoughtsHave you heard about non-residency taxes? This little-known issue could collapse your deal.
Is a Power of Attorney still valid after death?
March 3, 2024 2:56 pm Leave your thoughtsPowers of attorney are not valid after death, and here’s what you can do about that.
Is a Power of Attorney the same as an Executor?
February 22, 2024 3:55 pm Leave your thoughtsAppointing an attorney and an executor make sure you are protected, and your family can help you.
A BC Notary’s guide to navigating property ownership – pitfalls for seniors
February 16, 2024 8:04 pm Leave your thoughtsAdding another person on title has pitfalls. Your BC Notary can explain them to you.
Closing Costs and Legal Fees
November 12, 2023 9:49 pm Leave your thoughtsLet’s talk closing costs! You’ve bought or sold a home! Now you need to figure out what this will cost... View Article
5 Ways Powers of Attorney go Wrong in Real Estate Transactions
April 1, 2023 11:02 pm Leave your thoughtsPowers of Attorney allow one person to sign for another in real estate transactions. But there are strict rules about vetting, verifying and registering Powers of Attorney.
Why Legal Notations Matter
March 26, 2023 9:31 pm Leave your thoughtsLegal notations can affect your title in surprising (and not always good) ways!
Remote Probate Program for BC Notaries
March 5, 2023 12:09 am Leave your thoughtsWhat is this Remote Probate Program? Our Remote Probate Program is one of our favourite “access to justice” services we... View Article
How to avoid the dangers of a property chain.
January 7, 2023 10:36 pm Leave your thoughtsProperty chains are incredibly dangerous - if anyone in the chain fails to complete on their transaction, it can cause cascading failures in all the transactions after that failed transaction. Failed chains can cause lawsuits and damages. They are easily avoided by taking a few simple steps.