A Will is a document that specifies the distribution of a person's estate after they die. If you do not have a Will, your estate may be distributed according to Canadian intestacy laws. In most cases, Wills are a matter of public record, and anyone can access them...
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...
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...
Last week, Hasbro launched Monopoly for Millennials. It’s an updated version of the classic game, complete with a dismissive tagline: “Forget real estate. You can’t afford it anyway.” Despite its patronizing tone, Hasbro isn’t far from the truth. Housing prices are...
The other day, I heard a famous song on the radio. You know the one. It goes like this: “If I had a million dollars, I’d be rich.” I’ve heard this song dozens of times, but that day I found myself thinking about the lyrics, specifically about whether or not a million...
I would like to share a real-life story about clients buying their first home. I have changed their names for confidentiality. David and James were excited about buying their first home. They knew there'd be a lot of paperwork, but weren't sure about some of the...
If you have assets in BC—a car, condo, bank account, vacation property—or have children under the age of 19, we recommend that you prepare a Will with a legal professional in the province. Guardianship of Your Minor Children When you create a Will, you can designate a...
A stack of documents accompanies every real estate transaction—buying, selling or refinancing. When it’s time to read and sign that paperwork, a legal professional can help you understand the details. But should you hire a notary or lawyer? Let’s look at a few...
