Estate

Losing a loved one is emotionally exhausting, and dealing with the legal matters that follow can make it feel even more overwhelming. Probate—the legal process for validating a will, settling [...]

When a family member passes away, the administration of their estate should proceed smoothly and transparently. However, inheritance disputes reveal a troubling pattern: Liquidators withhold [...]

When liquidators place personal interests ahead of estate duties, the consequences can be severe. Recent Quebec court decisions reveal concerning patterns of liquidators using estate property to [...]

Quebec law imposes strict deadlines for challenging wills or contesting liquidator conduct. These deadlines are not put on hold simply because families are grieving or need time to deliberate. [...]

Inheritance disputes can be both emotionally and financially exhausting, especially when you suspect that something is wrong with the administration of an estate in which you are a heir. In [...]

The liquidator must respect the will and final wishes of the deceased in order to properly administer the estate and allocate what is owed to the appropriate heirs

Heirs are either named in the will, or in its absence, determinable according to the legal devolution of successions.

The word "codicil" is an expression from notarial practice, referring to provisions amending an earlier will or containing clarifications or new provisions that were not in the original deed.

The word "codicil" is an expression from notarial practice, referring to provisions amending an earlier will or containing clarifications or new provisions that were not in the original deed.

The word "codicil" is an expression from notarial practice, referring to provisions amending an earlier will or containing clarifications or new provisions that were not in the original deed.