Chronicle of the Chambre des notaires

You have appointed a person to take care of your affairs and administer your property for a period of time in a notarized document commonly known as a power of attorney or mandate. This power of attorney allows...

Your mandate of protection was signed several years ago, and you're wondering whether it's still valid. What's more, a new law has just come into force. Is it...

You've been living apart for a few months now and there's no chance of reconciliation? It's time to make things official and start divorce proceedings. The law has changed...

Your mortgage is finally approved, and the promise to purchase is accepted. All that's left to do is sign the papers at the notary's office, and you're all set, don't you think? Well, actually...

Have you sold your home at a good price? Congratulations! But who's going to pay the notary fees associated with this transaction? Here are a few explanations. When you...

Francis will soon be finalizing the purchase of his new property. He has been able to carry out most of the formalities in the comfort of his own home (virtual visit, signing of the...

In Quebec, over 16% of the population aged 15 and over lives with at least one disability[1]. What mechanisms protect these people? Few people know...

Putting your career on hold for the well-being of your family is commendable. Anticipating the economic consequences is judicious. We all want to protect our children, our loved ones...

Some people think that the role of a notary in real estate law is simply to have documents signed when a property is bought or sold. But think again! His intervention is crucial...

Because of the pandemic, you have postponed your wedding[1]. Now, the government has announced a reduction in sanitary measures for the summer, and you'll finally be able to hold this happy event....

Sellers, buyers and even mortgagees are all concerned by the question of the certificate of location. Why is this document so important? First, let's go back to the very source of...