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''[[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec_Probate_Records|Probate Records]]'' | ''[[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec Genealogy|Quebec]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Quebec_Probate_Records|Probate Records]]'' | ||
In [[Quebec]], records that are equivalent to probate records are part of the notarial records. This includes wills, inventories after death, and guardianship records. See [[Quebec Notarial Records]] and [[Canada Notarial Records]]. | In [[Quebec Genealogy|Quebec]], records that are equivalent to probate records are part of the notarial records. This includes wills, inventories after death, and guardianship records. See [[Quebec Notarial Records]] and [[Canada Notarial Records]]. | ||
Because of the involvement of Notaries in so many marriage contracts, land transfers and estates, wills and probate are of less importance in Québec genealogical research. Only the holograph wills and those signed before witnesses (called “English Form”) require “probate” by the Superior Court of the Judicial District in which the deceased person was domiciled. Probate documents should include the original will, certificate of death (Act of Civil Status), an “affidavit” attesting to the authenticity of the document’s writing or signatures, and proof that notice of probate has been sent to all heirs and successors. | Because of the involvement of Notaries in so many marriage contracts, land transfers and estates, wills and probate are of less importance in Québec genealogical research. Only the holograph wills and those signed before witnesses (called “English Form”) require “probate” by the Superior Court of the Judicial District in which the deceased person was domiciled. Probate documents should include the original will, certificate of death (Act of Civil Status), an “affidavit” attesting to the authenticity of the document’s writing or signatures, and proof that notice of probate has been sent to all heirs and successors. | ||