Making your will online for a low fee almost seems too good to be true. Yet, it\u2019s possible as several websites offer this type of service. But is it a good idea to deprive yourself of a notary\u2019s legal advice?<\/p>\n
First of all, if a Master of Laws is required to become a notary, it\u2019s probable that there\u2019s lots to learn about Qu\u00e9bec law, don\u2019t you think? A notary is the best person to write a will that honours your wishes, complies with existing law, and prevents future potential issues. They can also provide advice on practicalities (just because we CAN do something doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s actually a good idea).<\/p>\n
Then, does it comply with Qu\u00e9bec law? When typing \u201cwill\u201d and \u201cEnglish\u201d on Google, we can very well come across a will from England, just as we could find a will from France by typing \u201ctestament\u201d and \u201cfran\u00e7ais\u201d. As one could imagine, this could cause issues when settling your succession.<\/p>\n
Even worse, if the will doesn\u2019t comply with Qu\u00e9bec rules, it could simply not be recognized! In such cases, the Qu\u00e9bec Civil Code would determine who would get the inheritance. It\u2019s particularly important for common-law partners to be cautious; without a will, they may not inherit from their spouse, even if they have been together for 30 years!<\/p>\n
In addition, the online will will ultimately be more costly than a notarial one. Why? The notarial will doesn\u2019t need to be audited by the court before being applied, whereas a self-prepared one requires it. This also means that your succession would take longer to be settled.<\/p>\n
Finally, do you know where confidential information entered online is kept? Who can access it? And will your document, once printed, be safe? Make sure not to lose it during a move! In conclusion, we could say that if it doesn\u2019t cost much, it\u2019s probably not worth much!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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