Conflicts over funeral
Conflicts over funeral arrangements
Conflicts over funeral arrangements Who has the last say in a conflict about a funeral Under Article 42 of the Civil Code of Quebec, it is the successor or a…
Will search Quebec
Will search in Quebec
Will search Quebec How to Perform a Will Search in Quebec When searching for a will in Quebec, you must follow a structured process to ensure that you locate any…
How to contest a will
How to contest a will?
How to contest a will To contest a will in Quebec involves specific legal procedures. Below is an overview of the steps, which preferably you should approach with the assistance…
Quebec probate fees
What Quebec probate fees are?
Quebec probate fees Probate fees in Quebec, commonly called legal fees, are associated with the legal process of validating a deceased person's will or administering their estate. These fees help…
estate joint bank account
ESTATE: JOINT BANK ACCOUNT
estate joint bank account In Quebec, joint bank accounts are common among spouses, family members, or business partners to facilitate shared financial responsibilities. However, when one of the account holders…
probate fees
PROBATE FEES
probate fees In Quebec, the probate process is governed by the rules set out in the Civil Code of Quebec. Unlike other provinces in Canada, Quebec does not impose probate…
Deadline to contest a Will
What is the deadline to contest a will in Quebec?
Deadline to contest a Will In Quebec, it is possible to contest a will if there are valid grounds, such as doubts about the testator's (the person who made the…
Who pays for an Estate lawyer services
Who pays for an Estate lawyer services?
Who pays for an Estate lawyer services Who pays for an Estate lawyer’s services? The answer seems to be quite intuitive: An Estate hiring a lawyer should pay for the…
Will contestation costs
Last Will contestation costs
Will contestation costs Every civil litigation has its financial aspect: at the very least, it’s the costs. Contestation of someone’s last Will is no exception. What is included in the…