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Probate of holograph wills or wills made before witnesses

A notarial will goes into effect at the time of death. This is not, however, the case of a handwritten will (a holograph will) or one that was simply signed in the presence of witnesses. These two types of wills, which have not been made a notarial form, must be officially probated after death in accordance with the rules provided in the Civil Code of Québec before they come into force. The notary is empowered to handle this.