Letters

Fall 2022 | Volume 31 Number 2

Published 3 Times a Year by the BC Notaries Association

Dear BC Notaries: I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Members of the BC Notaries Association for sharing the electronic version of The Scrivener magazine. I am impressed at the practical information contained in each issue. From legal matters, to consumer, to public policy, to Seniors issues, The Scrivener covers timely topics in a meaningful way. I know many of my Constituents would benefit from the recent “SENIORS, Don’t be so Polite” story (page 40), as well as “DecisionMaking in Strata Corporations in BC.” The Scrivener magazine is such a great read and resource for British Columbians. I thank you. Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA Coal Harbour & The West End Dear BC Notaries: One of the magazines I eagerly look forward to reading is The Scrivener. Page after page and article after article contain noteworthy, interesting, and pertinent information that can be applied to our daily lives. The Fall 2022 theme of “Money Laundering/

32 years Fraud” was a welcome reminder that we should be and remain self-aware about fraudsters and Photo credit Daniel Usher Photography, Vancouver their devious ways to deceive us—and to question all Ron Usher: General Counsel for the SNPBC, Commissioned Notary Public THEME unfamiliar requests BC Notaries MONEY LAUNDERING/FRAUD and activities. Publications Mail Agreement: 40010827 Fall 2022—Money Laundering/Fraud In addition to the www.bcnotaryassociation.ca many significantly relevant articles that provided valuable lessons and guidelines to enhance our protection and security, the article “Pirates and Their Safe Havens” (page 42) gave a fascinating account of historic and intriguing past lives. As a child I often played the imaginary role of a cowboy or a pirate: Wooden peglegs, black eye patches, red bandanas, black flags with the white skull and crossbones. The names Blackbeard and Captain Kidd are among my vivid recollections. The article revealed the financial support and encouragement given to pirates by merchants and monarchs of competing countries, Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and that daring female pirates could be as ruthless as their male counterparts. As an adult, my interest in pirates was rekindled during a trip to the Caribbean Islands where pirates had established their safe havens and a visit to “Pirates of the Caribbean” in Disneyland. I look forward to reading future editions. Two thumbs up for The Scrivener! Chuck Carter

Services a BC Notary Can Provide

A. PROPERTY MATTERS

1. Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transfers 2. Mortgage Refinancing Documentation 3. Manufactured Home Transfers 4. Easements, Covenants, and Rights of Way 5. Builder’s Liens 6. Subdivisions and Statutory Building Schemes 7. Zoning Applications

B. PERSONAL PLANNING

1. Wills Preparation 2. Powers of Attorney 3. Representation Agreements 4. Advance Directives 5. Wills Notice Searches 6. Estate Planning

C. NOTARIZATION/DOCUMENTS

1. Affidavits for All Documents required at a Public Registry within BC 2. Certified True Copies of Documents 3. Execution/Authentications of International Documents 4. Notarizations/Attestations of Signatures 5. Insurance Loss Declarations 6. Personal Property Security Agreements 7. Statutory Declarations 8. Authorization of Minor-Child Travel 9. Letters of Invitation for Foreign Travel 10.Passport Application Documentation D. BUSINESS

1. Business Purchase/Sale 2. Commercial Leases and Assignment of Leases 3. Contracts and Agreements

E. SOME BC NOTARIES PROVIDE

THESE SERVICES.

1. Marine Bills of Sale and Mortgages 2. Marine Protests 3. Marriage Licences 4. Mediation 5. Real Estate Disclosure Statements

There are Notaries to serve you throughout British Columbia For the BC Notary office nearest you, please call 1-604-676-8570 or visit www.bcnotaryassociation.ca. Note: Not all Notaries provide all services listed. Please check with your Notary before making an appointment for services.