Estates: our lawyers support you at every step
An estate can raise many questions… and sometimes tensions within families. Who inherits when there is no will? Can a will be contested? What are the rights of a child, a spouse or an excluded heir? Who pays the deceased’s debts? How are the assets divided?
These are all concerns that people facing an estate have, and that they often research online, sometimes urgently. Our team is here to help you see things clearly and make the right decisions.
Whether you need clear legal advice, want to assert your rights as an heir or need to be represented before the courts, Verreau Dufresne Avocats does everything possible to defend your interests with rigour, compassion and efficiency.
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Our estate lawyers handle a variety of situations, including:
- Representing liquidators in carrying out their obligations
- Supporting and defending heirs
- Handling estate disputes (conflicts between heirs, disagreements over the division)
- Legal advice on estates and inheritances
- Dealing with the debts and obligations of the estate
- Contesting or annulling wills
- Overseeing the administration of estate property
- Support with the division of the estate
- Removal / replacement of the liquidator of an estate
Estate law touches on one of the most personal aspects of life: the death of a loved one. Whether it involves relationships between heirs, with the liquidator or with third parties, these situations often involve significant emotional stakes and difficult decisions.
In Quebec, succession rules govern everyone’s rights and obligations, whether or not there is a will. These provisions aim to ensure that property is passed on fairly and in accordance with the wishes of the deceased or with the law.
Estate law includes both planning for the consequences of a death, such as funeral arrangements, appointing a liquidator and distributing the estate, and managing disputes that may arise between family members or with creditors. In these difficult times, appropriate legal support is essential.
With offices in Québec City and Lévis, our estate lawyers understand the emotional weight these files carry. Their role goes well beyond the law: they offer you a listening ear, support and concrete solutions to resolve disputes quickly and preserve family harmony as much as possible.
