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September 18, 2018

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Don’t forget your de facto spouse in your estate planning!

A periodical review of one’s personal affairs never hurts. Doing so, you should be aware of a rule of Quebec law that could have devastating consequences. If you are in a de facto spousal relationship, unless you dictate so in a will, your surviving spouse will have no right in your estate.

Marilyn Piccini Roy explains this rule that too many people ignore, or simply do not know.

Click here to read more (PDF).

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Authors

Marilyn Piccini Roy, Ad. E., TEP

Lawyer, Partner and Head of the Estates, Wills and Trusts Group

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