The office
Services
The office assists individuals and families with everyday notarial matters. Each service has its own page setting out the situations concerned, how a file unfolds and the documents to prepare.
Areas of practice
Finding your way
When should you see a notary?
There are many reasons to see a notary, and they do not always start with the name of a specific service.
Some steps are tied to an event, such as buying a property, getting married or settling an estate. Others are more about preparing for the future, notably through a will or a protection mandate.
In some files, several steps are closely linked. A will and a protection mandate can, for example, be prepared together, while a death can lead to different legal steps depending on the property and documents the person left behind.
Not sure which service you need?
You do not need to work that out before contacting us. Simply explain what brings you and we can point you to the right step.
When is a notary required?
Some steps require a notary. For others, the notary’s involvement mainly helps frame the decisions being made and prevent certain difficulties.
Notary required
Certain acts must be received before a notary.
- Immovable hypothec
An immovable hypothec must be received by a notary in minute form, in accordance with article 2693 of the Civil Code of Québec.
- Transfer of an immovable
After a death, the declaration of transmission makes it possible to register the transfer of the immovable in the Land Register under the applicable formalities.
Not always required
In other situations, the notary mainly provides a framework.
- Will
A will can be drawn up without a notary. A holograph will or a will made before witnesses must, however, generally be probated after death.
- Protection mandate
The mandate can be made other than before a notary. Notarial support notably makes it possible to set out your wishes clearly and to ensure the document is kept safe.
- Common-law partnership agreement
It is not mandatory, but it allows partners to set certain rules for their life together, their property and their commitments.
Every situation is different. The service pages set out the notary’s role and the requirements that apply to each step.
At the office
Support that adapts to your situation
Meetings and explanations can take place in French, English or Spanish. You can state your preferred language at the first contact so that every exchange is as clear as possible.
- Français
- English
- Español
By appointment
Office on boulevard de l’Acadie
Montréal
Meetings are by appointment. This makes it possible to prepare your file in advance and set aside the time needed to answer your questions.
Next step
A question about your situation?
Write to us or call the office. We will tell you which steps to follow and which documents to prepare.
By appointment · Français, English, Español