Frequently asked questions - Succession/Estate

The death of a person raises several legal questions regarding the organization of the funeral, the disposition of the body, and the payment of funeral expenses.

The liquidation of an estate involves several steps, discover the main formalities to be respected, including the preparation of the inventory, the declarations of transmission and the rendering of account] by the liquidator.

Discover how heirs are designated according to the provisions of a will or, in the absence of a will, according to the rules of legal devolution provided for by the [Civil Code of Quebec.

Some wills must be verified after the death of their author in order to be used for settling the estate.

Identifying the assets and rights that form part of the estate is an essential step in its liquidation.

Discover the powers, obligations and responsibilities of the liquidator, from their appointment to the final accounting and the handing over of assets to the heirs.

Discover the rules applicable to insolvent estates, the consequences of accepting or renouncing an inheritance, as well as the rights and obligations of heirs and potential heirs.

Discover the specific rules aimed at protecting the rights and interests of a minor in an inheritance, particularly regarding acceptance or renunciation, administration of assets and the intervention of the guardian.