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Estate planning is one of the most thoughtful steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are respected. As a Notary Public, I help individuals and families navigate this important process with clarity, compassion, and legal precision.
Whether you are drafting your first Will or wanting to update an existing one, I am here to guide you every step of the way — ensuring that your documents are legally sound and reflect your values and intentions.
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A Will sets out how your assets will be distributed after your death. If you die without a Will, your estate is distributed according to the Estate Administration Act of British Columbia—not according to your personal wishes. Your Will becomes effective only after your death.
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A Power of Attorney lets you appoint someone to manage your financial and legal affairs if you are unable or become incapable of doing so yourself. You will personally pick someone you trust to act as your Attorney and can put limits on your Attorney’s authority. A Power of Attorney is only valid while you are alive.
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A Representation Agreement allows you to appoint someone to make health-care and personal-care decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself. The person you appoint may need to make serious, potentially life-altering medical decisions. A Representation Agreement is effective only while you are alive.
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An Advance Directive is a legal document that records your specific instructions for health-care and personal-care decisions. It allows you to make choices in advance so that medical professionals follow your wishes, rather than relying on others to decide for you. An Advance Directive is valid only while you are alive; it has no effect after death.
