Tag Archive: BC Notary

What happens if you die without a Will?

If you die without a Will, you might be very unpleasantly surprised by what happens to your estate. Intestacy laws... View Article

Powers of Attorney – An Important Investment for Your New Home

Congratulations on buying your new home! There is just one more step you need to take - make a Power of Attorney.

What does a lawyer do?

A lawyer is someone entitled to engage in the practice of law - who can help you with things like making a Will, incorporate a company, or defend you in court.

What is a “still alive” declaration for pensions?

If you are getting a pension from another country, they may want you to prove that you are still alive, in order to be entitled to keep receiving the pension.

What is Personal Care in BC?

Personal Care is an important legal concept to understand if you or a loved one is starting to have capacity... View Article

What’s the difference between a Section 7 Representation Agreement and a Section 9 Representation Agreement?

They’re both called Representation Agreements, but they do different things. So what’s the difference between a Section 7 Representation Agreement... View Article

What’s the difference between a notary public and a commissioner?

A Notary Public and a Commissioner can both put people under oath and take declarations, but in BC a notary... View Article

What? Don’t you trust me? The special nature of fiduciary relationships.

Part One: What are fiduciaries? Why trust matters Trust is one of the most fundamental elements of a successful relationship.... View Article

I swear on my mother’s grave: the unusual ways we make sacred statements

Were you ever asked, as a kid, “do you swear on your mother’s grave”? Did you ever wonder what that... View Article