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Will & Testament

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NotaryPro and Epilogue Forge Partnership to Deliver Discounted Notary Services

NotaryPro is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Epilogue, Canada's premier online estate planning and Will creation powerhouse. Now, Epilogue clients who need to get an Affidavit notarized...

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Virtual Witnessing

Do Wills Need to Be Notarized?

A will is a legal document that sets out your wishes on how your estate should be taken care of and distributed after your passing. It takes into effect when you have passed. You are not legally...

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Will & Testament

Clarifying Terms for Edmontonians: Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives

Disclaimer: this blog post is not intended to provide any legal advice or to create a solicitor-client relationship, but merely to offer information for residents of Edmonton, Alberta. It can be...

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Remote Online Notarization

Virtual Witnessing and Execution of Documents in British Columbia: Notary Pro’s Secure Remote Notary Service

As of May 20, 2020, the Provincial Government of British Columbia issued two emergency orders that permit the virtual witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney via remote online notary...

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Will & Testament

Why do I need an Affidavit of Execution for my Will or Power of Attorney?

An Affidavit of Execution is a notarized document which is signed by the person who witnessed your Last Will and Testament or Power of Attorney, and then notarized by a licensed lawyer and notary...

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Remote Online Notarization

Power of Attorney Online Witnessing in Ontario

Up until very recently, Power of Attorney documents were required to be signed and witnessed in person. Due to the COVID outbreak, as of April 2020, the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General is...

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Remote Online Notarization

Get Your Will Witnessed Online in Ontario

NotaryPro Offers Canada's First Online Will Witnessing Service As of April 2020, the Ontario government now legally allows legal professionals (such as notary publics) to virtually witness the...

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Will & Testament

Who can witness my Will in Ontario?

Signing a Last Will and Testament in Ontario? Not sure about who can be your witness? Here are the rules: A typed Will has to be dated and signed in front of two witnesses. The two witnesses...

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Notary Public

Who Can Witness a Power of Attorney in Ontario?

Witnessing Rules In Ontario, a Power of Attorney is an important document with specific legal restrictions on who can witness the signature of the grantor (i.e., you) and of the attorney (the...

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