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What is the purpose of a mandate of protection?

If you were to become incapacitated one day, who would take care of you and your property? Fortunately, this is what the mandate of protection can provide. The Mandate of Protection...

September 30, 2024

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The notary and verification of your identity

Are you going to meet your notary to finalize a transaction or draw up your will? Don't be surprised when your notaire asks you to show two pieces of identification...

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Surrogate pregnancy

Would you like to have a child and use a surrogate mother? You should know that new rules govern surrogate pregnancy to protect the rights of the child who will be...

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Chronique de la Chambre des notaires: Power of attorney and its limits

You have appointed someone to look after 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...

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Selling your home? Protect yourself by making the necessary declarations.

Dear readers, you are no doubt aware of the multitude of information concerning buyer protection when purchasing furniture or real estate. This month's article...

September 28, 2023

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Should you renew your protection mandate?

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...

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Let's talk divorce!

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

February 8, 2022

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Does a notary just approve the sale of a house?

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...

January 18, 2022

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I'm selling my house: who will pay the notary fees?

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...

December 13, 2021

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Technological notarization

Francis is about to finalize 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...

November 8, 2021

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Protecting a disabled child of full age

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...

October 12, 2021

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Protect your family with a marriage contract or will

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...

September 13, 2021