Draft a Will with a Notary Public in Downtown Vancouver

If you own a house, you should get a lawyer or notary public to help you draft a will.

A study by Mustel Group via BC Notaries found that of 500 respondents, only half have drafted a will but nearly 75% of respondents own a home.

The Dangers Of Not Having A Will

The results of this survey are concerning because there’s a disproportionate amount of homeowners to individuals without a Will. A Will ensures that your property and decisions are properly distributed to your family and loved ones according to your wishes, should anything happen to you.

If there is no Will in place, your real estate may not be properly distributed the way you would want it to be. The Province of BC may decide how assets are divided, instead.

Regardless of your age, if you own property you should draft a will.

Aforementioned research by Mustel Group found that only 13% of homeowners under the age of 35 have drafted a Will, even though 50% of these respondents own a home. The study also found that 56% of families do not have a will in place – which is crucial if the family has any dependent children.

If a Will is not drafted properly, dependent children may have to wait in foster care until the courts decide on a suitable Guardian – a process that compounds problems on your child during a time of great stress.

With a Will in place, your appointed Guardian will be able to care for your child immediately after your passing, which will help comfort your child during this uneasy time.

Drafting A Will Can Be Easy

Thankfully, it’s easy to draft a Will with the services of a notary public.

In some cases, a single appointment is enough to ensure that your Will is properly drafted, ensuring that your property is properly administrated should unfortunate events occur. Our lawyer and notary public will bring up crucial items – such as the ownership of property, and appointing a Guardian – that you’ll need to consider while drafting this document.

At Morris Notary, we offer same-day appointments at a convenient location in downtown Vancouver. This allows anyone, particularly older homeowners, to easily draft a Will for their family’s peace of mind.

We also offer mobile notary services for busy professionals and individuals with mobility issues. Should you require an appointment outside of regular business hours, we are also happy to make arrangements – simply contact [email protected] or call 778.819.8553 and our notary public will be in touch.