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...

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...

The role of the notary in the purchase of a property

The role of the notary in the purchase of a property The role of the notary in the purchase of a property Congratulations, your offer to purchase has been accepted!One step closer to the property of your dreams.To complete your purchase, you’ll need to find a...

The wedding

The wedding Legal background: marriage One knee on the ground, her hand outstretched and the big question uttered from the tip of her lips, breathless … then the answer. She finally lets out a “Yes”, without really understanding what has just...