Last Will and Renunciation of the Family Patrimony In Quebec, the death of a married or civil union spouse can trigger several sets of rights at the same time. The…
Estate Involving a Controlling Person The settlement of an estate can become particularly complex when one person exercises substantial control or influence over the deceased’s property, financial affairs, family members,…
Homme âgé en costume noir, gesticulant lors d'une réunion dans un bureau en bois. What is the role and responsibilities of a mandatary? In Quebec, a mandatary is a person…
An Estate Liquidator Refuses to Provide Financial Report to the Heirs The liquidator of an estate in Quebec is entrusted with significant authority over the property of the deceased. The…
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…