Estate liquidation - Letter requesting survivor benefits from Retraite Québec

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• Following the death of a person, it is possible to obtain different types of survivor benefits from Retraite Québec , depending on the deceased's personal and family situation.
• The benefits offered by Retraite Québec are: death benefit, surviving spouse's pension and orphan's pension. Eligibility for these benefits is, of course, subject to certain conditions, including the fact that the deceased must have made sufficient contributions to the Quebec Pension Plan.
• The letter of application for survivor's benefits available on this site is suitable for most situations.
• In accordance with the provisions of any applicable legislation, including what is commonly referred to as Bill 25, it is highly likely that Retraite Québec will require certain documents before sending you the data and information it holds concerning the deceased:
  • A death certificate issued by the Directeur de l'état civil.
  • A will search issued by the Chambre des notaires du Québec and the Barreau du Québec .
  • A declaration of legal heirs or designation of liquidator to establish the list of heirs, if the person died without leaving a will or leaving an incomplete will. If necessary, you can use our other online notarized declaration of legal heirs service.
  • Copy of the will, if the person died leaving a will.

• Discover a wealth of information about settling or liquidating an estate by visiting our legal FAQ.

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