What is a declaration of inheritance?

In the absence of a Will, a declaration of inheritance, also called declaration of legal heirs, is necessary to identify the heirs of the deceased and designate the liquidator of the succession according to the requirements of the Civil Code of Quebec.

During the settlement of the succession, the declaration of inheritance will be necessary for asserting the rights of the heirs of the deceased with various stakeholders, such as the financial or governmental institutions and insurance companies.