What needs to be done if a close relative or friend dies | Gouvernement du Québec

Steps

There are several things to do after someone dies.

Searching for a will

You must perform a search to see if the deceased left a will or not.

Acceptance or refusal

You must accept or refuse the succession within a certain period of time from the day it is opened.

Certificate of death

Get a death certificate or a copy of the act of death.

Liquidator

Information on the appointment, remuneration and replacement of a liquidator of succession.

Measures for co-holders of a bank account

Spouses who have a joint demand deposit account can access their share of the account’s balance more easily in the event one of them dies.

Last update: February 23, 2023