In Quebec, the Notary Will is legally the best kind of Will to have.

5 Reasons to Write a Notary Will

 Does not require court verification after death

 Not Contestable

 Conservation in the Notary’s fireproof or electronic vault

 Registered at Chamber of Notaries Quebec Will Registry

 Easy modifications and updates

How it Works

1
 What to prepare 

It’s simple, you don’t need to prepare anything !

All we need is your ID cards and your social insurance number.
2
 The process

First Meeting |  We will discuss your situation and take down all the information we require.

Second Meeting |  We will read the will together and sign.

We can meet online or in person 

Book your first meeting

How to Update an Old Will

What is a Codicil

As your family grows and you acquire or sell property, it is normal that you may need to change your will. We recommend that you review your will every 5  years.

A modification to a will is usually done through a notary document called a codicil. It is an amendment or annex to your original will.

Let us sit together and review your  will.  We will discuss what changes are necessary and how to proceed.

It is not necessary to return to the original notary. All we need is :

  • Copy of the original will
  • Your IDs and Social insurance number

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We’ve heard all the excuses not to write a Notary Will. Read why they are wrong.

A Last Will, also known as a testament, is an authentic notary legal document in which you can write your last wishes.

This document is vital in order to properly settle an Estate without having to go through court while avoiding the default inheritance system in Quebec known as legal devolution.

A Notary Will is secure and cannot be lost.

After signing your Will, the notary will send a notice of registration to the Chamber of Notaries of Quebec Will Registry to inform them that a Quebec citizen has signed a Will. This registration will include information such as name, social insurance number, date and location of the Will.

All Will updates and modifications are also registered at the official Will registry.

The original of your Notary Will and Testament will be conserved in our fire-proof vault,

After death, the Will can be confirmed and located through a Will Search Request.

Is it possible to write a will online ?

Yes, the notary will can be receive remotely or in the presence of the notary. The document can be done in electronic form. The testator will sign with an electronic signature. The notary will sign with a numerically encrypted algorithmic signature.

Once signed, the notary will emit electronic true copies of the document with an electronic notarial seal. This is the new notarial methodology.

If you die without a will: 

The default Quebec devolution laws will apply to you. In these circumstances, the law will decide how and to who your property will be distributed. It will also call all heirs to the duty of liquidator.

Complex legal issues can arise, especially if the deceased has minor children.

You will need to refer to a notary to prepare a Declaration of Heredity and a Nomination or Renunciation of Liquidator. It is through these documents that the Notary will refer to the legal provisions prescribed by law.

 Important Notes Dying without a will can be more expensive. A Notary will prepare additional documents at the time of death such as a Nomination of Liquidator and Designation of Heredity.

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