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Estates, protection of persons and renunciations
The death of a relative, a person's incapacity or the renunciation of a right lead to regulated processes, often involving a notary, a lawyer or a court. In that context, a sworn declaration can support a specific fact (capacity as heir, role as witness, situation of an incapacitated adult).
The articles in this theme present these declarations without ever replacing the role of the notary or the court: they help you understand what they are for, what they contain and when to consult a legal professional.
13 articles
Estates and family property
Declaration relating to a testamentary legacy: in what cases, and how does it work?
Does a legatee need to confirm under oath the acceptance of, or certain facts about, a specific legacy received by will? Here's what to know before having this declaration sworn.
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Sworn declaration for a curatorship application: in what cases, and how does it work?
Are you starting a curatorship process for a relative who has become totally incapable, with no protection mandate already in effect? A sworn declaration can support your file. Here's what to know.
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Sworn declaration for a disability benefits application: how does it work?
Does a public or private disability insurance plan require a sworn declaration supporting your benefits application? Here's what to know before having it sworn.
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Declaration relating to a death abroad: how does it work?
Has a relative died abroad and does an institution ask for a sworn declaration to settle their estate or affairs? Here's what to know.
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Declaration relating to a missing or absent person: how does it work?
Has a relative gone missing or been out of contact for a long time, and does an institution ask for a sworn declaration? Here's what to know.
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Declaration to access a deceased relative's file: how does it work?
Do you want to obtain a deceased relative's file and does the institution ask for a sworn declaration? Here's what to know.
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Declaration to claim unclaimed property: how does it work?
Are you claiming an account, a refund or property left without a known owner? Here's when a sworn declaration may be requested.
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Life insurance beneficiary declaration: how does it work?
Are you a life insurance beneficiary and does the insurer ask for a sworn declaration? Here's when it may be required and what it contains.
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Protection mandate: the role of witnesses and the sworn declaration at homologation
Are you signing a protection mandate under private signature (without a notary) and wondering what the law requires about witnesses, or what the sworn declaration at homologation involves? Here's what the Government of Québec says.
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Sworn declaration for a guardianship application: how does it work?
Are you starting a guardianship process for a minor or an incapable adult and need to support your file with a declaration under oath? Here's what to know.
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Sworn declaration of renunciation: in what cases, and how does it work?
Do you need to formally renounce a right, a claim, or a share of an estate, and does an organization require a sworn declaration confirming this renunciation? Here's what to know.
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Estate declaration for heirs: when and how to have it sworn?
Has a financial institution, a registry, or an organization asked you for a sworn declaration as part of settling an estate? Here's what this type of document is for and how to have it sworn.
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Oath, Certified Copy, Notarization, and Apostille: What's the Difference?
Oath, certified true copy, notarization, or apostille? Understand the differences before booking an appointment in Québec.
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