Successions

The death of a person entails the need to take certain steps, including the settlement of the succession and the division of the family patrimony.

What needs to be done if a close relative or friend dies

Become familiar with the main tasks to be carried out when a person dies.

Partitioning of the family patrimony and liquidation of the matrimonial or civil union regime

You must partition the family patrimony and liquidate the matrimonial or civil union regime before settling the rest of the succession.

Settlement

Know the main steps to liquidate an estate.

Unclaimed or renounced successions

Successions may be unclaimed or renounced. Revenu Québec is responsible for administering them.

Last update: October 7, 2025