Liquidation of an estate

Liquidation of an estate Did you know that it takes several steps to complete the settlement of an estate? Flora’s grandmother, with whom she was very close, passed away from a generalized cancer. Her grandmother’s will, Flora learns, has appointed her executor of the...

Recourse against dilapidation of assets

Recourse against dilapidation of assets Did you know that you have recourse against your spouse for squandering family patrimony assets? Joseph and Renée have been married for 15 years. Joseph is a compulsive gambler and alcoholic, and this creates big problems in...

Life insurance and succession

Life insurance and succession Did you know that life insurance may not be included in the estate assets? Thomas’s mother passed away last spring. According to her last will, she left all her possessions to her son, Thomas, and appointed him as liquidator. His mother...

When to draw up a will or a mandate of protection

When to draw up a will or a mandate of protection Did you know that you shouldn't wait too long before drawing up your will or mandate of protection? Normand, a septuagenarian in his prime, is putting off the task of drawing up his will and mandate of protection. He...

Holograph wills

Holograph wills Everything you need to know about holograph wills By definition, a holograph will is a handwritten will (without a computer).This type of will can be drawn up anywhere, at any time, on any type of paper medium, provided of course that it bears your...