The facts about refusal of inheritance and legal waiver
WHY
Because you will be held personally responsible for the debts of the of the deceased. When you know or suspect that the deceased was in debt, it is very important not to touch the deceased's property or money and to contact a notary without delay. Any actions may be interpreted as an interpreted as an acceptance of the of the estate. Once you accept, you cannot renounce!
WHEN
It is possible to renounce an estate within 6 months of death, or from the moment you become aware of your right to inherit. extended by 60 days afterthe inventory has been closed. If you do not renounce within the legal deadline, you are deemed to have accepted! If it's too late and you've missed the deadline, contact a notary immediately.
HOW
The refusal of an estate is evidenced by a notarized document called a Renunciation. The Renunciation must be written and signed before a Notary. Then it is published in the Register of Personal and Movable Real Rights of Quebec (RDPRM).
For a maximum of 3 people.