{"id":19017,"date":"2020-05-25T10:08:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T14:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/?page_id=19017"},"modified":"2026-10-05T19:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T23:22:13","slug":"estate-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/en\/services\/estate-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Estate lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-estates-our-lawyers-support-you-at-every-step\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Estates: our lawyers support you at every step<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An estate can raise many questions\u2026 and sometimes tensions within families. <strong>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\u2019s debts? How are the assets divided?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you need <strong>clear legal advice<\/strong>, want to <strong>assert your rights as an heir<\/strong> or need to <strong>be represented before the courts<\/strong>, Verreau Dufresne Avocats does everything possible to defend your interests with rigour, compassion and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact us for a confidential consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-e30c4533-301f-4d4a-aec4-6e6d3422e079\" href=\"#footer\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><strong>Contact a lawyer<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-our-estate-lawyers-handle-a-variety-of-situations-including\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our estate lawyers handle a variety of situations, including:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Representing <strong>liquidators<\/strong> in carrying out their obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting and defending <strong>heirs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling <strong>estate disputes<\/strong> (conflicts between heirs, disagreements over the division)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal advice on <strong>estates and inheritances<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dealing with the <strong>debts and obligations<\/strong> of the estate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contesting or annulling wills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overseeing the <strong>administration of estate property<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support with the <strong>division of the estate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removal \/ replacement of the liquidator of an estate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-7a53aac9-70d9-4e14-bcb5-272e98b20753\" href=\"#footer\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><strong>I want help<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Quebec, succession rules govern everyone\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estate law includes both <strong>planning for the consequences of a death<\/strong>, such as funeral arrangements, appointing a liquidator and distributing the estate, and <strong>managing disputes<\/strong> that may arise between family members or with creditors. In these difficult times, appropriate legal support is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With offices in <strong>Qu\u00e9bec City<\/strong> and <strong>L\u00e9vis<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-4f4b2635-6af3-41dc-a92a-ecd6140235b3\" href=\"#footer\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><strong>I need a quick consultation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.advgbbtn-e30c4533-301f-4d4a-aec4-6e6d3422e079{font-size:18px;color:#fff !important;background-color:#fe823c !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-e30c4533-301f-4d4a-aec4-6e6d3422e079:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-e30c4533-301f-4d4a-aec4-6e6d3422e079 > i {display: none !important;}.advgbbtn-7a53aac9-70d9-4e14-bcb5-272e98b20753{font-size:18px;color:#fff !important;background-color:#fe823c !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-7a53aac9-70d9-4e14-bcb5-272e98b20753:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-7a53aac9-70d9-4e14-bcb5-272e98b20753 > i {display: none !important;}.advgbbtn-4f4b2635-6af3-41dc-a92a-ecd6140235b3{font-size:18px;color:#fff !important;background-color:#fe823c !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-4f4b2635-6af3-41dc-a92a-ecd6140235b3:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-4f4b2635-6af3-41dc-a92a-ecd6140235b3 > i {display: none !important;}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estates: our lawyers support you at every step An estate can raise many questions\u2026 and sometimes tensions within families. 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