Assistance in notarial law - ADN
Access to a notary can be difficult for some people; the ADN service offers free consultations and low-cost legal support in inheritance and personal law, for eligible people who cannot otherwise consult a notary.
Accessible to people meeting certain eligibility criteria, it helps them understand or initiate procedures such as the homologation of a protection mandate, the opening of a guardianship or the settlement of an estate. The service offers mandates of limited scope, adapted to each person’s priority needs and social situation, with personalized psychosocial support to ensure respectful and inclusive accompaniment.
How does it
work?
To take advantage of the notarial law support service - ADN, check to see if the service is offered in your region and if you meet the eligibility requirements.
What we
can do
The ADN service offers mandates of limited scope, focused on priority legal needs and taking into account the social reality of each individual. It provides targeted legal services and psychosocial support in line with the issues faced by each individual.
This service offers you :
Human rights :
- homologation of a mandate of protection
- opening a guardianship
- support for guardians, trustees and assistants to adults
Succession :
- renunciation of a manifestly insolvent estate
- will searches
- verification of wills
- waiver of liquidator’s duties
- replacement or appointment of the liquidator
- guidance through the various stages
- closing the estate
Key topics
in consultation
Each legal situation in notarial or personal law raises specific issues. Service ADN offers support and information on a number of key topics, including:
- homologation of a mandate of protection
- opening a guardianship
- support for guardians, trustees and assistants to adults
- will searches
- verification of wills
- renunciation of a manifestly insolvent estate
- the different stages of estate settlement
- the role of the liquidator
- psychosocial support tailored to individual needs
How do I access?
The ADN service is offered to eligible individuals who are unable to access a notary otherwise, and who reside in the regions where this service is offered. An assessment of the person’s financial and social situation will be carried out to determine eligibility for the service.
To request ADN service, contact us at 1 844 522-6900 (option 3) or complete an online service request form.
Don't meet the eligibility criteria for this service?
Need help with estate or personal law matters, but don’t meet ADN’s eligibility criteria? You can still get legal support at your local center. Apply online or contact a center near you to find out what support is available.
Centers offering this service
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484, avenue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, Suite 102
Chandler (Québec) G0C 1K0 -
768, Boul. Saint-Joseph, Suite 200
Gatineau (Québec)
J8Y 4B8
Be ready
for your consultation
Although it is not compulsory, it is a good idea to prepare for your meeting so that you can make the most of your encounter with a member of our team. You can gather together all relevant documents related to your case (e.g. a will, a mandate, a medical and psychosocial assessment, etc.). You can also write down your questions and any points you wish to clarify and discuss.
Don't hesitate to explain your situation and expectations clearly. Good preparation will help you obtain precise answers and support tailored to your needs.