A power of attorney (PoA) is a very important legal document that protects your family should you become incapacitated, ill, or mentally incapable of making sound decisions. By appointing an ”attorney”, they will have the ability to make legal, financial, and health...
Death is never easy. I know this first hand. I got married in June of 2012 and the day we returned from our honeymoon, my Mom told us that her cancer had returned. She had been battling the disease for over 15 years. The plans my wife and I had envisioned for our...
A few years ago, I lost both of my parents. It was heartbreaking and tough on the entire family. We were dealing with two sudden losses, first when my Mother passed away, and then shortly thereafter when we lost my Dad. It put a massive emotional strain on everyone in...
(BC Only) Firstly, it is important to note that a representation agreement is only needed in British Columbia. Secondly, this document is required for personal care planning. It is a legally enforceable document used when a person is incapacitated, entering palliative...
The majority of Canadians do not know the difference between a power of attorney (PoA) and a will but it ultimately comes down to life and death. A will protects your wishes after you have passed, whereas a power of attorney protects your needs while you are alive....
Jessie Vaid, the founder of ReadyWhen, has been a Notary Public in BC since the early 2000’s. During this time he has assisted thousands of clients with their estate plans. In doing so, he was often struck by how the current manner of completing an Estate plan is...
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