Let’s face it, life can get busy and to-do lists can seem never-ending. At Willful, we did the heavy lifting to make estate planning as painless as possible while skipping an expensive visit to a lawyer. Unlock peace of mind knowing there’s a plan in place for you and your loved ones.
Meet our legal advisors →To help us get to know you better, we ask you for a few basic details such as your name, location and what brought you to us. You can then select the plan that best suits your needs and after you create your account, you're only 15 minutes away from the finish line!
We worked with experienced estate lawyers to create a seamless experience to help you cover all your bases. You answer the questions, our technology customizes legal documents to best represent your wishes while avoiding common errors and contradictions.
You've gone through the Willful platform and have paid to access your documents, so you're now ready to print and sign them! We'll give you detailed instructions to make sure your documents follow the legal requirements to make them official. If needed, you can easily make changes, anytime.
Yes! We work with a Montreal-based law firm and notary partner, and our documents have been adapted to meet to all local requirements. We can help you create a legally-valid will in Quebec. Note that in order to be legally valid, you must follow the instructions to execute the documents according to provincial laws - Willful provides clear instructions with each document.
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You do not need to visit a lawyer or notary to make a will in Quebec. As long as your will complies with the provincial requirements for signing/witnessing, a will created through Willful carries the same legal weight as one created by a lawyer or notary. Willful's $99 plan is what's called a "will in front of witnesses," which does not require any involvement by a lawyer or notary. The most common type of will in Quebec is called a notarial will - this type of will requires a notary to either draft or execute it. If you purchase Willful's $349 notarial plan we guide you through the process with our partner notary. Some people may benefit from the advice of a lawyer or notary for complex matters, and might need customized language beyond what is offered on Willful. If you're not sure if Willful is right for you, reach out to our team and we'd be happy to provide more information.
Read more about legal wills in Quebec →The probate process is designed to confirm whether a will meets the formal requirements set out by the Quebec Civil Code. It is initiated by the will’s named liquidator, or any interested party. There’s a simple rule for whether probate is required: if you execute a notarial will (like Willful's $349 Notarial will), probate is not required (the Civil Code dictates that notarial wills are not subject to probate). If you have any other type of will, including Willful's $99 Will, probate is required. Notarial wills are the most common form of will executed in Quebec due to the fact that they don’t require probate when you pass away. This saves time and legal fees.
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Willful offers two plans in Quebec. The first plan costs $99 for a non-notarial will, which you print/sign/witness at home. This plan requires probate after you pass away. The second option is a $349 notarial will, which includes execution by Willful's notary partner. A notarial will does not require probate after you pass away, saving your family time and money, and it is the most common type of will in Quebec.
More details on pricing →Willful is designed for Canadians who have assets, whether that’s property or something of monetary value. While the majority of Canadians can create a will using Willful, there are situations where your estate would be too complex for our software. An example of this could be if you own homes in multiple countries.
In addition to Quebec, Willful is available to residents of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and British Columbia.
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