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Private Contracts of Purchase and Sale of Real Estate
Real estate market experiences ups and downs, but regardless of where we are, we always have an astonishing number of residential real estate transactions every month. It is always recommended to hire a realtor to assit buyers and sellers, as they are the experts in...
The Benefits of Zancope Notary for Langley Home Sellers
The housing market is sizzling, and many Langley homeowners are listing their homes on the real estate market to see if they can get a great offer. If you have recently sold your house, Zancope Notary can make the paperwork process much easier. Zancope Notary is the...
Joint Tenancy Vs Tenants In Common
Choosing between joint tenancy and tenant in common plays a critical role in property transfer tax and what happens to the property upon death. This article will help you understand how joint tenancy and tenants in common differ. What is Joint Tenancy? Joint tenants...
What’s the Difference Between Power of Attorney and Executor?
First of all, a power of attorney is a legal document and an executor is a legal role. While the person given a power of attorney and a chosen executor share some related roles, there are some big differences between the two, and these roles are often misunderstood....
How to Choose an Executor in BC
An executor is an important role that manages the estate of a deceased person. The role of the executor includes distributing assets, settling debts, attending probate, registering a death certificate, managing the memorial service, and more. An executor should be...
Difference Between a Power of Attorney and a Will
Writing a Will and drawing up a Power of Attorney document provides you with coverage you need for your legal and financial affairs. While there are some similarities between the two, they are not the same. Therefore, it is important to understand the difference...
Why is it Important to Have a Will?
Writing and authorizing a will is essential if you want authority over the distribution of assets, who acts as the executor, and guardianship of loved ones. However, many people neglect writing a will because it appears scary and not urgent. Over 55% of adults in BC...
Why You Need Professional Help to Write a Will
It’s an unfortunate fact that roughly half of the people in British Columbia do not have a Will. However, if you have any assets and/or if you have children, you should have a Will. Many people think they need a simple Will and try to write it themselves. Writing your...
Are Wills a Matter of Public Record in Canada?
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 Issues Can Make a Canadian Will Invalid?
At Zancope Notary, we advocate for all eligible Canadian citizens to draft a valid Will. A Will is the only way to ensure an estate is divided according to someone’s wishes after his or her passing. However, there are a wealth of reasons why a Canadian Will may be...