Will in the presence of a notary (notarized)

Description

The secrets of your will: A private matter

• Security and traceability: The notarized will is kept by the notary, who records the essential information in the Chambre des notaires' Register of Testamentary Dispositions. This ensures that it can be easily located, eliminating the risk of loss, ignorance or destruction. 
• Simplicity of execution : Upon your death, the notarial will does not need to be judicially probated, allowing quick and simplified implementation of your last wishes. 
• Professional legal advice: The notary is an expert in contract drafting and acts as legal advisor, ensuring that your will complies with your wishes and legal requirements. 
• Precision and personalization : Drawing up your will with a notary allows you to clearly choose your heirs, specify the assets they will receive and organize the distribution of your estate exactly as you wish. 
• Family and estate planning : A notarial will gives you the opportunity to name the executor of your estate, appoint a guardian for your minor children, and plan special provisions, such as deferred remittances or specific funeral instructions. 
• Answers to your questions : Your notary is available to discuss any concerns or questions you may have regarding your will and estate planning.
• Service procedure:
• Virtual interview with a notary to properly assess your needs and obtain legal advice;
• Prepare your will and send a draft to the signatory;
• Meet for explanations and signing the will in person or in the virtual presence of a notary;
• Once signed, your will before a notary will be entered in the register of wills of the Chambre des notaires du Québec;
• Transmission of a copy, virtual or paper, depending on the option chosen.
• Fees for using the electronic platform for signing are included in the price.
• The notary, after a thorough evaluation based on his expertise, reserves the right to refuse the signing of the deed and administrative and opening fees of $100 + tx will be withheld from the amount reimbursed.
• According to your needs, your will before a notary may include the main clauses mentioned in the "Summary" tab.

Notes

• If you are unable to sign your will 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. You can proceed with a sdirect remote signature, if you are far from the notary of your choice, especially in urgent situations where a delay could adversely affect your rights. This option is also available if physical, health or climatic constraints prevent you from traveling. 

• For further legal information on making a will, please consult our frequently asked legal questions.

• A period of 6 to 15 business days will be required for the preparation of your service request

Other services offered

Summary

Summary of clauses available for the preparation of your Will.

• Revocation of a previous Will
• Marital status
• Funeral arrangements
• Payment of taxes and other debts
• Beneficiary of savings plans
• Beneficiary of life insurance policies
• Substitute subscriber to education savings plans
• Legacies by particular title 
• Universal legacy and legacy by general title
• Distribution of shares and interests
• Exemption from seizure
• Private property
• Appointment of liquidator
  • Inventory
  • Oath and security
  • Resignation
• Powers of the liquidator
• Appointment of a tutor 
• Reading of the Will
• Interpretation Law
• Interpretative clause

Depending of your needs, other clauses can be added for a supplement following discussion with the notary.

Price

Fees

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