Expat Will for Quebec Residents
If you are a Quebecer living abroad, an Expat Will ensures your Canadian assets in Quebec are distributed according to your wishes and the Civil Code of Quebec. Protect your property back home.
Quebec Legal Context
Expat Will Law in Quebec
Understanding the legal framework for your expat will in QC.
An Expat Will is designed for Quebecers living outside Canada who still own assets in Quebec. Under the Civil Code of Quebec, your Quebec will covers only your Canadian assets, allowing a separate will in your country of residence to handle foreign property without conflict.
Requirements
What You Need in Quebec
Key requirements for a valid expat will in QC.
- ✓Must have assets located in Quebec
- ✓Must be a Canadian citizen or have Canadian property interests
- ✓Will must comply with the Civil Code of Quebec
- ✓Depends on type: notarial (no witnesses needed), holograph (no witnesses), or witnessed (two witnesses)
- ✓Should not conflict with wills in your country of residence
- ✓Consider including a clause limiting scope to Canadian assets only
How It Works
Create Your Expat Will in Quebec
A simple, guided process — done in minutes.
List Your Canadian Assets
Identify all property, bank accounts, investments, and other assets you own in Quebec that should be covered by your Expat Will.
Set Up Beneficiaries
Name who should inherit your Quebec assets. Our system ensures the will is scoped to Canadian property only.
Download Your Expat Will
Get your Quebec-compliant Expat Will as a PDF, ready to print, sign, and witness per the Civil Code of Quebec.
FAQ
Expat Will in Quebec — Common Questions
Why do I need an Expat Will if I already have a will abroad?
A foreign will may inadvertently revoke your Canadian will, or it may not be recognised for Quebec assets. An Expat Will is specifically scoped to your Canadian property and complies with the Civil Code of Quebec, preventing conflicts between jurisdictions.
What Quebec assets does an Expat Will cover?
An Expat Will can cover real estate, bank accounts, investments, vehicles, and any other property located in Quebec. It explicitly excludes assets in other countries, which should be covered by a separate will in your country of residence.
Do I need to return to Quebec to sign my Expat Will?
No. You can sign your Expat Will abroad. However, you must follow the witnessing rules of the Civil Code of Quebec: depends on type: notarial (no witnesses needed), holograph (no witnesses), or witnessed (two witnesses). Many expats have their will witnessed at a Canadian consulate or embassy.
What if my foreign will contradicts my Quebec Expat Will?
This is exactly why an Expat Will is important. Each will should contain a clause limiting its scope — your Expat Will to Quebec assets only, and your foreign will to foreign assets only. This prevents one will from revoking the other.
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