As BC Notaries Public, one of the primary services we deliver is Will-writing—a part of personal planning and estate planning. In the Master’s degree education program, BC Notaries are properly educated on how to properly take instructions to prepare a person’s Will. The training encompasses everything from the type of information that needs to collected…
The industry of “Wealth Management” is what put me on the path of applying to become a Notary Public in British Columbia. I have been a BC Notary for almost 12 years now. The profession of BC Notary plays a large role in the wealth management of British Columbians. Real estate is a prime component…
People often think the leaders are those we see most often in the media. World leaders such as Justin Trudeau, Angela Merkel, and Donald Trump Corporate leaders such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Walton Entertainment leaders such as Ted Turner, Bob Iger, and Rupert Murdoch They have all found success in politics, business, or entertainment. We look to them…
Vancouver Mortgage Broker John Charbonneau with TMG The Mortgage Group, talks with Daniel Boisvert President of BC Notaries Association about Wills. In this video we learn about the process when you pass away without a will, who needs a will, what to be careful about with will kits and some professional advice from Daniel…
On April 22, 2018, I was having dinner with friends in Lahaina, Maui, at Fleetwood’s, owned by Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. On top of excellent food on a spectacular patio, the music was phenomenal. The conversation turned to politics. My friend is neighbour to the former Chief Administrative Officer George Harvie in Delta, who…
Featured on Global News Morning BC, Notary Public Daniel Boisvert takes us through the top five reasons you should make a will to ensure your wishes are followed after you pass.
In the past several weeks, on two occasions i received calls from strata owners looking for information on the same issue. Both were looking for information on the application of section 144 of the Strata Property Act [SBC 1998], Chapter 43, which deals with exemptions to the rental restriction bylaw. Specifically, I was asked if the…
When refinancing a mortgage on an existing property, most people go to their bank to get approved for the additional funds. The bank often states the borrower can make use of the bank’s lawyer to do the legal work and that it will cost a little bit less than sending the work to an outside…
