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What documents are required to file a declaration of inheritance?

To prepare a declaration of inheritance, the following documents are usually required, depending on the circumstances:

  • Certificate or copy of the death certificate;
  • Certificates of will search (Chamber of Notaries and Bar Association of Quebec);
  • Civil registration records establishing family relationships;
  • Marriage or civil union certificate, if applicable;
  • Any will that has been found, even if it is inapplicable;
  • Two valid forms of identification for the signatories.

Other documents may be required depending on the specifics of the estate, such as court judgments, proof of residence, bank documents, or prior legal documents.

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