A notary for every stage of your life
From your first home purchase to estate planning, clear and reassuring legal guidance.
Real estate transactions
Purchase, sale, mortgage refinancing. Title verification, deed drafting, land registry filing.
Wills
Notarial will, kept in the central registry, never lost or contested for a form defect.
Protection mandate
Plan who will take care of you and your assets in case of incapacity, before it's needed.
Marriage and common-law unions
Marriage contract, civil union or common-law agreement: protect your rights before, not after.
Estate settlement
Estate liquidation, probate of wills, division of assets among heirs.
Business and incorporation
Incorporation, shareholder agreements, family business transfer.
Fees
A price confirmed in writing before we start, never a billing surprise.
Taxes and disbursements (land registry, copies, searches) extra, detailed in the fee statement.
Free written estimate
Before any mandate, you receive a detailed estimate by email, no commitment.
One notary, the whole file
The same person follows your case from start to finish, no handoffs between colleagues.
Evening appointments
Evening slots available on some weekdays, for people who work during the day.
The documents to bring
A complete file at the first meeting means a faster signing. The exact list is confirmed by email before the meeting.
Buying or selling a property
Accepted promise to purchase, identification, your financial institution's contact details and the certificate of location if you are selling.
Will and protection mandate
Identification, a short list of your assets and debts, and the names and contact details of your heirs and chosen mandataries.
Marriage and Common-Law Life
Identification for both partners, any previous contract or judgment, and a list of the assets each one brings.
Succession
Death certificate, will or will search, and the deceased's latest bank statements and notices of assessment.
Common questions
What's the difference between a notary and a lawyer?
A notary drafts authentic deeds (sales, wills) which carry particular legal force and are kept in the central registry, without a trial. A lawyer argues in court during disputes.
How long does a real estate transaction take?
Generally 3 to 6 weeks between an accepted purchase offer and signing, depending on financing and title verification.
Do I need a notarial will if I already made my own?
A handwritten will can be contested or lost. A notarial will is kept in the registry and doesn't need to be verified by the court after death.
Can the notary represent both parties in a transaction?
Yes, the notary is an impartial public officer, unlike a lawyer who represents a single party. This is one of the strengths of the Quebec notarial system.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Your ID, and depending on the case: purchase offer, divorce judgment, existing marriage contract, or a list of your assets for a will.