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…
Why choose a small law firm working specifically with Wills and Estates over a big universal one? Why choose a small law firm working specifically with Wills and Estates over…
Can you disinherit your spouse in Quebec? What is the impact of the family patrimony? In Quebec, a person generally has considerable freedom to decide who will inherit their estate.…
Mandate in Case of Incapacity and Family Exploitation A mandate in case of incapacity, now generally called a protection mandate in Quebec, is one of the principal legal tools available…
International Wills and Estates Caveats and a Lawyer in Quebec International families are increasingly common. A person may live in Quebec, own a condominium in Florida, maintain a bank account…
How do I become my father's mandatary? When a parent begins to lose the ability to manage personal affairs, finances or important decisions, one of the first questions families often…
Pension beneficiary dispute — seeking a lawyer’s advice in Quebec A pension beneficiary dispute in Quebec can arise when family members, a surviving spouse, an estate or another person disagrees…
Your buyer does not want to proceed with a notarized deed – what you can do? Selling a property in Quebec can become unexpectedly complicated when, after an accepted promise…
Selling a Real Estate Property from an Estate to an Heir in Quebec When a person dies owning a house, condominium, land, rental property or other real estate in Quebec,…