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Declaration of successor - Notarized document

In the case of an insolvent estate, use this document to quickly clarify the status of those entitled to inherit and to secure the liquidator's actions before any irreversible decisions are taken...more

  1. Fill in our online form
  2. Meet a notary virtually for legal advice
  3. Sign your declaration of inheritance in person or in the virtual presence of a notary
Starting from
$390

Description

  • The declaration of inheritance acts as a transitional tool to identify transitional tool for identifying heirs as part of the settlement or liquidation of an estate. estate settlement.
  • Any successor has a six-month option, from the opening of the estate, to renounce or accept it.
  • The declaration of succession does not, on its own, the status of heir and does not constitute an act of devolution of the estate.
  • The declaration of succession is used as a transitional tool when transitional tool when:
    • The devolution of an estate has not yet been formalized;
    • The inventory must be prepared or transmitted;
    • Steps must be steps must be taken with third parties;
    • The financial situation of the estate calls for increased cautione;
    • We want to secure the liquidator's steps before any irreversible decision.
  • Service progress :
    • Virtual interview with a notary to properly assess your needs and obtain legal advice;
    • Preparation of the declaration of legal heirs and appointment of liquidator and dispatch of a draft to the signing heirs;
    • Meeting for explanations and signing the deed in person or in the virtual presence of a notary;
    • Transmission of a copy, virtual or paper, depending on the option chosen.
  • The cost of using the electronic platform for signing is included in the price.
  • The notary, after a thorough evaluation based on his expertise, reserves the right to refuse to sign the deed and an administrative and opening fee of $150 + tx will be withheld from the amount refunded.
Notes
  • If you are unable to sign a deed in person at the notary's office, remote signing via videoconferencing is possible. This virtual approach complies with the standards established by the Chambre des notaires du Québec. 
  • Direct remote signing possible if you are far from the notary of your choice, especially in urgent situations where a delay could affect your rights. This option is also available if physical, health or climatic constraints prevent you from traveling. 

  • A period of 3 to 15 business days will be required for the preparation of your service request

Summary

Summary of clauses offered for the preparation of a notarized declaration of inheritance.

  • Comparants
  • Declaration of the deceased
  • Marital status
  • Search certificates
  • Nature of the estate
  • Inheritable heirs
  • Interpretive clause
  • Signatures in the presence of the notary

Price

Declaration of successor - Notarized document $390

Fees

Number of persons signing the document
If the number of signing successors exceeds 3, add $25 per additional signing person.
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Available options

Certified paper copy
$40 per certified paper copy requested
Starting from
$40
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* These fees may be changed within a 60-day notice and in accordance with section 71 of the Code of ethics of notaries.

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