Estate with assets found in a foreign jurisdiction Estate with Assets Found in a Foreign Jurisdiction – Quebec Liquidator’s Duties When a Québec Estate (succession) includes assets located in a…
Recognizing a handwritten note as a Last Will Recognizing a Handwritten Note as a Last Will in Quebec A handwritten note can be legally recognized as a holograph will in…
Arbitration in Estate disputes Arbitration in Estate Disputes in Quebec Arbitration is increasingly used in Quebec to resolve estate disputes, offering a private, flexible, and often faster alternative to court…
Pets and Estates Pets in the Context of an Estate Settlement in Quebec In Quebec Estate law, pets occupy a unique legal status that often surprises grieving families. Although they…
What are the rights of a common-law (de facto) spouse in an estate in Quebec? What are the Rights of a Common-Law (De Facto) Spouse in an Estate in Quebec?…
Can you disinherit your child in Quebec? Can you disinherit your child in Quebec? The Civil Code of Québec (C.C.Q.) governs succession law and recognizes testamentary freedom — meaning you…
What should a liquidator do if an heir blocks the settlement of an estate? What Should a Liquidator Do if an Heir Blocks the Settlement of an Estate in Quebec?…
How to get a second opinion lawyer in the context of an Estate liquidation WHY YOU'D BE BETTER OFF GETTING A SECOND OPINION LAWYER IN THE CONTEXT OF AN ESTATE…
Lawyer to protect vulnerable parents from scammers Lawyer to Protect Vulnerable Parents from Scammers in Quebec In recent years, an increasing number of elderly and vulnerable adults in Quebec have…
Marie Madelin, lawyer Me Marie Madelin Joins the Executive Committee of the CBA Elder Law Section (Québec Branch) The appointment of a Quebec lawyer to the Executive Committee of the…