Mastering the rules
Johanne Goyette
Notary and Legal Counsel
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Real Estate
  • Buying or Selling a Property When you buy or sell a property, the notary performs a number of critical verifications to guarantee the buyer a valid property title. All the necessary steps are taken to protect the interests of the seller, the buyer and the financial institution.
  • Financing and Refinancing Already owner of a property and looking to borrow to finance some projects? To increase the amount of your mortgage or when you change your financial institution, the notary provides the necessary service. A number of steps are taken to guarantee a clear property title to the buyer and register the mortgage on your property.
  • Property Title Search The title search on your property is done by your notary to ensure there is no mortgage or other rights registered on your title. The research is a detailed analysis of the titles on your property from 1867 to date taking into consideration all laws and regulations in effect.
  • Declaration of Co-ownership To create new condominium units, it is essential to register a declaration of co-ownership. This document includes the description of the private and common portions, determine the relative share in the immovable, and details of internal by-laws. The co-owners may find restrictions and prohibitions, procedures to vote and management administration guidelines for the condominium.
Family Law
  • Celebration of Civil Marriage When a couple decides to get married or civilly united, the notary can act as legal counsel and as a celebrant. A marriage and civil union involves the union of two people … in all aspects!
  • Marriage Contract With marriage or civil union, the economic rights of the couple are subject to a specific regime. Without a contract, the applicable regime is partnership of acquests. Today, the couple can make their own decision, before or after the marriage to modify their regime and also control the administration and ownership of their assets by notarized contract.
  • Agreement Governing Relations Between De Facto Spouses In case of a separation, no law protects de facto spouses : no alimentary pension, no distribution of assets. Each one keeps what they own. However, common law spouses can choose to create a contract that will determine in advance what will happen with the assets in case of separation.
  • Estate Planning Good estate planning can avoid long delays in settling an estate as well as burdening your loved ones unnecessarily. It will help maximizing your heritage. Your notary is an expert on successoral law. Do not hesitate to contact him.
  • Will and Verification of Will A notarized will save time and money to your family. In addition, you will benefit from the advice of a qualified legal professional ensuring that the clauses are clear and legally reflect your intentions.
    The hand written will or the will made in the presence of witnesses has to be probate to be executed. That procedure can be done by your notary or a court.
  • Liquidation of an Estate Settling an estate can be a long process, risky and complicated for the liquidator. The notary becomes a key resource to help you manage each step and to ensure that all the debts are settled to distribute remaining assets to the heirs.
  • Mandate in Anticipation of Incapacity Incapacity can happen when you least expect it: a car accident, or even sickness. When you are no longer considered able to manage your affairs, the mandate given in anticipation of incapacity becomes very useful as your loved ones only need to follow the directives previously determined by you.
  • Application Protective Supervision When a person becomes unable to take care of himself or managing his assets and does not have a mandate given in anticipation of incapacity, it becomes necessary to create Protective Supervision to authorize certain people to act on his behalf, in his best interests.







Services Buying or Selling a Property Financing and Refinancing Property Title Search Declaration of Co-ownership Celebration of Civil Marriage Marriage Contract Agreement Governing Relations Between De Facto Spouses Estate Planning Will and Verification of Will Liquidation of an Estate Mandate in Anticipation of Incapacity Application Protective Supervision
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