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Why is it so Important to Appoint a Guardian for Your Minor Child(ren)?
While some people postpone or don’t want to do their Wills because they don’t have “that much money”, one of the most important reasons to have a Will prepared is at least to appoint a Guardian for your minor children if you (or you and your spouse/partner) die...
What does it mean to “notarize” a document?
What does it mean to “notarize” a document? Keywords: Notarizations, Notary Public When you submit insurance loss declarations or prepare various declarations or sworn statements for court, for example, there is a step in the process that requires a number of...
Can I prepare an Electronic Will or sign it remotely?
Can I prepare an Electronic Will or sign it remotely? Keywords: Wills, Electronic Will, Estate Planning, Pandemic As the world continues to face the impact of COVID-19, we are all aware of time spent outside of our homes. While we still provide in-person...
Why is it Essential to Appoint a Guardian for Your Minor Child(ren) in your Will?
Why is it so Important to Appoint a Guardian for Your Minor Child(ren)? While some people postpone or don’t want to do their Wills because they don’t have “that much money”, one of the most important reasons to have a Will prepared is at least to appoint a Guardian...
Do I need an Apostille for my notarized document to be used outside Canada?
When you require us to notarize or prepare a document to be used outside Canada, it is very important for you to know the procedure and the available options before you can decide on how to proceed. The international law requires all the countries who have signed the...
New Notary Office Rules & Guidelines in Providing Essential Legal Services during COVID-19
In order to assist you with any essential notarial services, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Statutory Declarations, and Conveyancing transactions (Purchases, Sales, or Mortgage Refinances, our office has established some rules and guidelines, so you and our...
Do I Need A Travel Consent Letter to Bring a Child Across the Border?
Do I Need A Travel Consent Letter to Bring a Child Across the Border? In theory you don’t. However, both the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Canadian Border Services Agency very strongly recommend that children traveling out of their home country carry a...
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...
