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How Do I Write My Own Will?
FREE TIPS on WRITING YOUR OWN WILL (Based on WESA – BC, Canada Legislation) This is not a legal advice, but general guidelines about writing a Will in BC, Canada. Thinking about a Will can be emotional and maybe that is the reason we all drag to...
How Can I Get a Document Notarized?
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...
Virtual Appointment / Remote Signing
What is a virtual appointment? At Zancope Notary Public, we love technology. We make sure we are always using it to improve our customer’s experience. ZNP is one of the most modern Notary Offices. We are always ready to offer our clients the best in technology...
What’s the Difference Between a Still-Alive Declaration and a Life Certificate
There are documents commonly used by those who are collecting a pension or governmentretirement 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,...
Why Are Canadians Rushing to Make a Will?
In an unusual surprise for Notary Publics, Canadians are rushing to make a Will these days. You may wonder why there is a rush on wills. Here are some of the reasons. COVID-19 Unknowns There is so much that we don’t know about the current pandemic. COVID-19 appears to...
What’s the Difference Between a Statutory Declaration and an Affidavit and When Are They Commonly Used?
Statutory Declarations and Affidavits Are Not the Same Statutory Declarations and Affidavits are not the same thing, although they are sometimesreferred to interchangeably. While they are similar, they have different uses. Both statutory declarations and affidavits...
What Assets Should Be Included in Your Will?
If you are in the process of updating your Will or drafting a Will for the first time, you may wonder what assets should be included in it. Here are some guidelines: 1. Assets held in your own name alone. If you have assets, like bank accounts or real estate property...
Zancope Notary YouTube Channel Part 3
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 estate transaction...
Apostille and Document Authentication and Legalization
So you need an apostille. But where do you get one in Canada? The short answer: Nowhere. Instead you need to have your documents authenticated and legalized. Sounds like a hassle, right? Don’t worry; Zancope Notary Public can handle the entire process for you. Whether...
Zancope Notary YouTube Channel Part 2
In case you weren’t aware of it, Zancope Notary has a YouTube Channel with several videos on different topics. We mentioned it last month. Today, we’ll transcribe two more of the videos on our channel. The first transcript, below, of the video below it, talks about...