What to do when someone dies ? What happens now ? Here is where to start.

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Death Certificate

Upon death, the Director of the Civil State will emit a Death Certificate. The Death Certificate serves as proof of death. This document is mandatory in all Estates.

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Will Search Certificates

Will Search Certificates are certificates emitted by the registrars of the Chambre des Notaires du Québec and the Barreau du Québec to confirm if the deceased has left a Last Will and Testament. These certificates are mandatory in all Estates.

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3 Types of Estates

 Each type of estate requires unique first steps in order to determine the heirs and validate the Last Will, if any. It is only after the heirs are determined or the Last Will validated that the liquidation can begin.

Dying without a Will

  Declaration of Heredity

  Nomination of Liquidator

Holographic or Witness Will

  Probate of Last Will

  Affidavit of Witness

  Affidavit Handwritting

Notary Will

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Accept or refuse the inheritance ?

If you think it is in your best interest to refuse an inheritance, then you must sign a “deed of renunciation” before a notary.

How to Refuse an Inheritance