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Please note that wills drawn up in Québec are governed by the Civil Code of
Québec. In some cases, they may also be subject to other provincial or federal
legislative provisions. Because each case is different, we recommend that you
seek the advice of a lawyer or notary when drawing up a will and that, in all
cases, you make yourself knowledgeable on the subject.
For example, you should definitely seek legal advice if:
- you have a large or complex patrimony;
- you have moveable or immoveable property outside Québec;
- you are separated or planning to divorce;
- you are elderly and there may be concern that you are being unduly influenced by one of your potential heirs;
- you are planning to marry in the near future; or
- you have questions about your will, one of the terms used in the form or the type of legacy that you wish to make.
To draw up your will, follow these steps:
- a) Fill in the introductory section, entering your name and address, as
well as the date on which you are drawing up your will.
In Section 2, enter the name and address of a person of legal age, whom
you are appointing to act as your liquidator, as well as the name and
address of the person who will replace your liquidator, if necessary.
The liquidator is the person who will be responsible for executing the
wishes expressed in your will. Your liquidator is entitled to
reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in discharging his or her
duties. If you wish, you may also provide for compensation for him or
her.
In Section 4, you may give specific legacies, such as money or objects,
to certain people. It is important to clearly identify the persons to
whom you wish to give specific legacies indicating, if necessary, their
address, occupation, etc. Add as many lines designating a legatee and a
legacy as necessary.
In Section 5, indicate how you would like property for which you are not
giving a specific legacy to be disposed of. In order to do this, you
must designate a residuary legatee by universal title. The residuary
legatee by universal title is the person who will receive all property
that has not been specifically bequeathed under Section 4. In this
manner, you can ensure that all of your property is distributed in
accordance with your wishes.
- b) Sign your will in the presence of two witnesses who are of legal age and
initial each page of the document. Please note that you may not give any
legacies to the witnesses. Both witnesses must then sign, in the
presence of one another and in your presence, indicating their addresses
and occupations, and initialling each page. The witnesses do not need to
know what is in your will; however, they must understand the nature of
the act. In other words, the law requires that they know that this
document is your will, but not that they know what it contains.
The contents of your will are not to be divulged before your death. However,
it is essential that you inform your loved ones that it exists, so that they
can find it after your death.
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