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Our Langley Notary Public Answers Your Questions about Handwritten Wills
Handwritten wills. They’re the stuff of good TV and movies. How many times have we seen a dramatic scene where the dying individual scribbles their Last Will and Testament on a piece of scrap paper, wanting to be sure that their fortune goes to the dear friend who...
What is a Notary Public?
What is a Notary Public? The Mystery of BC Notaries: Who We Are and What We Do The terms “notary public” or “notaries public” are very common. However, sometime even professionals like lawyers, realtors, mortgage brokers, bankers, etc. don’t fully understand what this...
Advantages of Having a Notary Public Near Me
When an individual or family considers a move to a new neighborhood, they no doubt drive around to take stock of what’s nearby. Is there a supermarket? A mall, perhaps? Schools that are within close proximity? Doctor’s offices? Banks? A park? Indeed, those are all...
Langley Notary Public and the Notaries of Yesterday and Today
We’ve all heard the terms “notary” or “notary public” a million times. And it’s likely we’ve used the services of a notary public at least once or twice in our lives. We at Langley Notary Public help scores of customers each year with a variety of tasks. But do most...
What if I die without a Will?
Most people think that they don’t need a Will because they don’t own much. Others think that the government will get it all. So, are these beliefs correct? Yes and No. First, there are many other reasons to prepare your Will besides transferring your estate – such as...
Should I avoid the Probate fee by adding my child on the title?
Most people think that they don’t need a Will because they don’t own much. Others think that the government will get it all. So, are these beliefs correct? Yes and No. First, there are many other reasons to prepare your Will besides transferring your estate – such as...
Joint Tenancy Part 4 of 4: Traps of using Joint Tenancy in Estate Planning
While Joint tenancy works great in a marriage situation, when adding a child on title - it can create various complications: Capital Gain & Income Tax Burden (The 50% interest in the property transferred to a child is deemed to have been sold at its fair market...
Joint Tenancy Part 3 of 4: Joint Tenancy & Probate Fees
Part 4 of a 4 part series: Joint Tenancy can be a very efficient Estate Planning Tool, but beware of its traps! Make sure you consult a Notary Public before making any decisions regarding Joint Tenancy. Probate Fees One of the common statements my clients...
Joint Tenancy Part 2 of 4: Joint Tenancy VS Tenancy In Common
Part 3 of a 4 part series: Estate planning decisions are very important but are not always simple. Using joint tenancy to avoid probate fees can sometimes bring complicated problems. They may have been told that it is a good idea to add their child or all of...
