EMILIE
LAUZON
notary and
legal advisor
specialized in
wills and powers
of attorney
notary and
legal advisor
specialized in
wills and powers
of attorney
Make the preparation of your notarized wills and powers of attorney simple and pleasant.
The 1st appointment, for information gathering, can be held in person or by videoconference (via Microsoft Teams, a platform authorized by the Chambre des notaires), according to your preference.
By specializing in wills and protection mandates, I can take the time needed to listen to you, answer your questions and advise you properly.
Check my availability and book an appointment online through my website.
Get notarized wills (not requiring probate at the time of your death), and benefit from my advice and explanations.
Affordable prices and the possibility of spreading payments over several months.
I am first and foremost a people-oriented person who loves to discuss, connect and help. A notary for more than 10 years, and after having practised in the traditional areas of the profession (real estate, wills and protection mandates, successions, non-contentious procedures, etc.), I decided to specialize and to do exclusively what I enjoy most: talking with my clients in order to create a personalized will and/or protection mandate that reflects their wishes and values. I combine all of this with my work as a college-level law teacher, because passing on my legal knowledge is a real passion, both with my clients and with my students.
As the mother of two boys, I understand more than ever the importance of the documents I prepare, but I also understand that talking about death and incapacity can sometimes be uncomfortable. My wish is to make the whole process as pleasant as possible thanks to my caring personality, with simplicity and authenticity, in a relaxed setting.
how it works
Check my availability and book an appointment online to reserve your 1st information gathering appointment, by videoconference or in person.
You will receive by email a link to a secure personal information form, as well as your Microsoft Teams meeting link (a platform authorized by the Chambre des notaires), if applicable
At our 1st meeting we will agree on the date of our 2nd meeting for the reading and signing of the documents, this time in person (except in special cases), at 500 boul. Gréber, unit 304, in Gatineau.
The existence of your notarial acts will be recorded in the Register of Wills and Powers of Attorney of the Chambre des notaires, and authenticated copies will be sent to you by the means of your choice.
« We loved our experience with Emilie. She quickly reassured us about our questions and it was very convenient to do everything from home! »
- Mélissa et Maxime
« If I had known it would be so easy and pleasant, I would have made my will earlier! Finally it's settled. Thank you Emilie for your formula that makes everything accessible. »
- Joanie
« Professional, friendly and competent. We are very satisfied with Me Lauzon's services and recommend her without hesitation. »
- Jacques et Francine
Making a will allows you to plan ahead for many decisions that will have to be made after your death, such as who your heirs will be, how your property will be distributed among your heirs, who will be the executor, who will take care of your children, etc. Without a will, the rules set out in the law will apply. For example, according to the law, your common-law spouse will not be considered an heir and will not be entitled to any of your property, and if you are married and have children, the spouse gets one third of the estate and the children of the deceased get two thirds (imagine the headache if they are minors...)
The law requires that holographic wills and wills made in the presence of witnesses be probated (validated) by the court or a notary upon the death of the testator, even if a lawyer drafted it. Only notarial wills do not need to be probated.
The probate is a procedure presented to the court or to a notary, which aims to confirm that it is indeed the last will and that it is valid as to its form. This confirmation does not prevent a possible legal challenge to the provisions of the will. In fact, the purpose of the probate is to establish that the conditions for the validity of the will have been met, not its content. The process can take months and costs between $1,000 and $2,000, which is much more than the cost of a notarial will!
The mandate of protection allows you to choose the person or persons who will make decisions for you while you are no longer able to take care of yourself or your property, and under what conditions (e.g. directives concerning your well-being and property, remuneration of the mandatary, accountability, etc.)
*From the educaloi.qc.ca website
notaire@emilielauzon.ca
(819) 210-3232
to meet in person
(on appointment only)
500 boul. Gréber, unité 304, Gatineau (Québec) J8T 7W3
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