3 October 2026 | Succession
Testamentary trusts in Quebec: what they are for, how they work, what beneficiaries can demand, what trustees owe, and when a court can bring the trust to an end. A commentary on Corbin c. St-Pierre, 2026 QCCS 3084. A French-born businessman dies in Montreal in 2009,...
30 September 2026 | Succession
A man dies and leaves more than two million dollars to his companion of twenty years. At the funeral, a friend of the deceased offers to help her “put the money out of reach” of the deceased’s daughters. Within a year, he controlled almost all of it....
26 September 2026 | Succession
Being cut out of an estate is not always illegal — here are the rare cases where the law allows a deceased person’s wishes to be overturned. Sylvie is 58. Her mother died in February, at 89, after three difficult years. During those three years, it was...
22 September 2026 | Succession
The steps to take within the right deadlines — and the two mistakes that can cost you your own money. Marc is 54. His father died on a Tuesday in November, in a long-term care home in the Outaouais region. In the drawer of the bedside table, he finds a lined sheet of...
30 October 2022 | Succession
The loss of a loved one can be a painful and difficult time. To honor the wishes of a person who passed away, it is important the retrieve her last will. Depending on the type of the will, it might have to be recognized by a court of law. A lawyer can provide advice...
6 December 2017 | Business Law, Civil Law, Contracts, Family Law, Insurance Law, Labor Law, Mediation, Real Estate Law, Succession
Everything fell apart after your separation. You are angry and agitated and you do not understand why your lawyer remains flexible and courteous with the lawyer of your former spouse. You would prefer a ruthless and unforgiving lawyer. Do you sometimes feel that your...
