Renunciation or refusal of an estate in the presence of a notary (notarized)

Description

• According to the Civil Code of Quebec, any heir who wishes to renounce his or her rights in an estate has a period of 6 months following the death of a person to do so.
• This declaration must take the form of a notarial deed, simply to refuse to inherit from the deceased or because the estate is in deficit.
• In the event of renunciation of an estate with a will in Quebec, all beneficiaries mentioned in the will, including legatees coming by representation,, must renounce the estate before Revenu Québec can intervene.
• If some of the heirs renounce and the others do not, then the others will have to take steps on their own to renounce.
• How the service works:
• Virtual interview with a notary to assess your needs and obtain legal advice;
• Preparation of the document and sending of a draft, by secure e-mail;
• Meeting to explain and sign the renunciation in person or in the virtual presence of a notary;
• Publication in the RDPRM;
• Transmission of a virtual copy.
• The cost of using the electronic signature platform 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 administrative and opening fees of $100 + tx will be deducted from the amount refunded.

Notes

• If you are unable to sign a deed in person at the notary's office, you can sign remotely via videoconference. This virtual approach complies with the standards established by the Chambre des notaires du Québec. Here are your options:
• Direct remote signature: 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.
• Virtual power of attorney: You can authorize a proxy to sign the deed on your behalf by means of a virtual power of attorney attested by the notary.

• For further legal information, please consult our legal FAQ section.

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

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