A notarial will is an authentic act and does not need to be probated. This is not the case with the other types of will. A will that was handwritten and dated by the testator or drawn up in the presence of witnesses must be probated by the Superior Court of Québec after the testator’s death in order to be recognized as valid.
You may ask a legal professional to take these steps for you or prepare the proceedings yourself. Examples are provided in the brochure entitled Application for the Probate of Will, sold by Publications du Québec and all good bookstores. You must also file all the required documents and pay the law stamp costs.
