Notary
Will
You are looking for the safest method to draft your will. Among the three types of wills, the notarial will has the most advantages for the testator. This type of will is registered at the Registre des dispositions testamentaires of the Chambre des Notaires du Québec and offers numerous advantages: confidential, faster settlement of the estate, original copy kept in a safe place, saves money, most effective and protects your loved ones.
Real estate transaction
Buying or selling a property? Avoid unpleasant surprises when signing the offer to purchase, having the contractor’s debts become yours, or being responsible for your seller’s mortgage debt, with the help of a notary qualified in real estate transactions. The services of a notary also make it possible to evaluate different financing methods, protect the sums of money involved, protect spouses who buy property together, ensure the validity of documents and obtain the necessary authorizations for the sale.
Marriage and civil union
You wish to have a civil marriage. Choosing to have a Notary as officiant gives the future spouses more choices in regards to the location where the ceremony will be held. A marriage involves many legal consequences and professional advice in the matter could be wise. READ, our article about marriage before a Notary.
Succession
You are nominated as liquidator of the estate. As liquidator, you have an important responsibility in regards to the liquidation of the estate. You must make an inventory of the property and debts of the deceased, recover any amounts due, pay any debts, prepare income tax returns, obtain government certificates, prepare a final report and proceed with the division of property according to the deceased person’s wishes or according to the rules of the Québec Civil Code. During these difficult times, you might benefit from professional assistance.
