In Quebec law, a latent defect is a serious defect affecting a sold good, often an immovable, that is not apparent and that considerably diminishes its usefulness or value. For a defect to qualify as a latent defect, it must … Read More
In Quebec law, a Will is an important legal document that allows a person to express his or her last wishes regarding the distribution of his or her property after death. However, some people may have valid reasons to contest … Read More
On September 27 our Allen Madelin lawyers team visited Vista Residence in Montreal to speak before its residents about the important rights of the elderly people: to make decisions for themselves and their property despite certain difficulties attached to the … Read More
In a hostile divorce process it might be (sometimes) useful to bring up an argument of psychological abuse. But it should be brough up in a smart way. It is not enough to passionately accuse the other party of being … Read More
Estate lawyer is useful in many ways. Consulting a lawyer if you are a liquidator or an heir is a very good idea: it’s better to ask questions in advance than to deal with consequences. At any moment during the … Read More
Me Marie Madelin, the managing partner of Allen Madelin Lawyers firm, shared with Journal de Montréal her thoughts of experience regarding the problem of a poisoned inheritance, about conflicts among heirs, long-lasting litigations, about demographics and economy issues and about the option … Read More
You are a liquidator for a succession and you want to know if you have your right for remuneration. Because you worked restlessly to settle the Estate, to the detriment of your salary or career. What if you are an … Read More
What is advance medical directives? Since January 1, 2016 every adult person (capable to consent to medical treatment) can also indicate in advance what medical services this person is willing to accept or reject in precise clinical circumstances. This is … Read More
The Deceased has died several months ago, and you ask yourself how much does it take to settle an estate in Quebec? Be you a liquidator (executor), universal heir or an heir by particular title, you have to know: To … Read More
Do you know that in Quebec one should probate a Will, except for the notarial Wills? This probation by the courts procedure makes a non-notarial Will official. A notarial will made in Quebec doesn’t require probate. Handwritten (holograph) Wills and … Read More