A Mandatary Refuses to Submit the Final Report for His Administration In Quebec, a person who administers another person’s property under a power of attorney or a protection mandate does…
Last Will and Support Payments Continuation Last Will and Support Payments Continuation A last Will is generally associated with the freedom to decide who will receive property after death. In…
My adult child lives with me, but I want him to move out It is increasingly common for an adult son or daughter to continue living with a parent, or…
Quebec Inheritance and Marriage in Cuba A marriage celebrated in Cuba can have significant consequences for an inheritance or estate administered in Quebec, particularly where the deceased lived in Quebec…
Blended family legal frameworks A blended family can bring together spouses, children from previous relationships, common children, former spouses and several generations under one family structure. While these families are…
Workplace Harassment: How to Recognize and Report It Workplace harassment can seriously affect an employee’s dignity, health, sense of security and ability to work. In Quebec, employees have the right…
Arbitration in co-ownership disputes Disputes in a divided co-ownership can become particularly difficult when they involve the interpretation of a declaration of co-ownership, the use of common portions, building expenses,…
Contest a Trust A trust can be an effective tool for estate planning, asset management, family protection, and the long-term administration of property. However, the creation or administration of a…
When should you homologate a protection mandate? A protection mandate is intended to prepare for a situation in which a person becomes unable to take care of themselves, manage their…
I Hate My Wife and Want a Divorce — Legal Considerations The thought “I hate my wife and want a divorce” may come from anger, frustration, disappointment, or simply the…