Quebec recognizes three forms of will: notarial, witnessed and holograph, which is written entirely by hand. All three are valid when the required formalities are met.
A notarial will is kept by the notary and recorded in the provincial register. After death, it can be used without being verified by a court, which often saves time for the family.
Handwritten and witnessed wills must be verified by a court before they can be used. They also carry a greater risk of being lost or contested.
- Notarial form: kept and registered
- Witnessed form: needs court verification
- Holograph form: needs court verification
This article is general information and does not replace advice tailored to your situation.
