Whether or not it’s nice to admit, aging and accidents are an inevitable part of life. The best one can do is to be prepared, and a little bit of foresight and proactive planning can save one’s family members from having to spend a lot…
Getting a document notarized for a foreign country’s approval will require an apostille or a certificate of legalization. These certificates are needed for matters of documents generated in one country to be used for legal purposes in another country. Some of these documents are company…
There are many good reasons for changing or updating your Will. Here are the most common reasons that we run across. Changes in Legislation Here in British Columbia, Canada, we had a major change in legislation back in 2014. Anyone who had a Will done…
To be well informed is a great way to save money. More so when it comes to the world of real estate, where knowledge, or lack thereof, can make or break a deal. Luckily, a diligent notary is usually employed to help in the process,…
What is a Notarized Document and who can provide them? Notarized documents are often, but not always, affidavits, sworn statements of facts signed in the presence of a trusted and licensed professional. Some of these documents may be to be used in court. While many…
There are documents commonly used by those who are collecting a pension or government retirement benefits from one country while living in another country. These are called Still-Alive Declarations, Life Certificates, Proof of Life, Fe de Vida, Prova de Vida, Certificates of Existence, and Certificates…
Statutory Declarations and Affidavits are not the same thing, although they are sometimes referred to interchangeably. While they are similar, they have different uses. Both statutory declarations and affidavits must be completed and signed following a series of procedures prescribed by law. A notary public…
In case you weren’t aware of it, Zancope Notary has a YouTube Channel with several videos on different topics. We have transcribed some videos for you before. For example, we have a video on what happens to annual property tax when you do a real…
A notarized affidavit is a document that contains a sworn statement of facts, signed by the statement maker in the presence of a trusted licensed professional. Affidavits have legal clout, and can be used as evidence in court. Affidavits can be used for different purposes…
A notary and a lawyer both offer professional legal services. How do you know which one is right for you? Find out why a notary may be exactly what you need. How do you know when to consult a notary or lawyer? This is a…