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Committee of estate vs Power of attorney

4/7/2019

 
One of the most common questions I've been asked most about Power of Attorney (POA) is, what if I don't have a POA and I become incapable of making decisions for myself?  My answer is - you're going to create a lot of trouble for your family or whoever needs to help you to manage your affairs.

When an adult needs help managing their affairs because of mental incapability due to an illness, accident, disability or diseases associated with aging, their judgment may be impaired in some way. They may forget to pay bills or put money away and forget where it is. The adult may also be confused about banking, investments, property, and personal belongings. However, they may have planned ahead and authorized someone else to make decisions and managing their financial and legal affairs through an enduring power of attorney.

But what if the adult does not have a POA? 
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Make a Will Week is April 7 to 13

3/27/2019

 
BC Notaries support the Province of B.C.’s proclamation declaring April 7 to 13, 2019 “Make-a-Will Week” and encourage the majority of British Columbian adult who don’t have a current Will to prepare one.
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A 2018 survey by Ipsos for the BC Notaries Association found that while 67% of people aged 55 and older have a Will in place, 62% of people aged 35 to 54 and 77% of people aged 18 to 34 do not have a Will regardless of whether they own a home, have dependent children or other important considerations. 
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Is it a good idea to add my children on the title of my home?

1/22/2019

 
This question has been asked numerous times.  And my answer is – it depends on your purpose.
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Most parents, as they get older, would want to add their adult children on title of their home to save on probate fee when they pass.  Yes, although it is true that you can “save” on probate fee, but it can cost you more financially and have significant legal impact down the road.
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What’s your 2019 New Year’s Resolution?

1/14/2019

 
Most people’s resolutions would include losing weight, exercising regularly, eating healthier so on and so forth.  Have you considered getting your estate and personal planning documents in order as this year’s resolution?

Wills, Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements are the most common and are probably one of the most important documents in your estate plan.  Accidents can happen without any forewarning.  In the direst circumstances, if you pass away without a will, basically you are leaving up to the law to determine how you want your estate to be distributed upon your death.  Your family or closest friends, while grieving for their recent loss, are also required to apply to the Court to be the administrator of your will.  In other instances, you suffer sever injury or illness and are not able to communicate with anyone, who’s going to handle your financial, legal, or personal care matters?  Your family, even your spouse, would not be legally to handle your matters. 
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    A bit about myself.  I am a member of the British Columbia Notaries Public Society. I want to answer some of the most common questions that my clients have through my blog. Hope you find it useful. 

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