Liquidator of a succession
Responsibility : Ministère de la Justice
You must designate a liquidator (formerly known as a testamentary executor and also known as executor of the estate) to manage the distribution of your possessions upon your death. This is necessary even if there is no will for your succession.
The principal tasks of a liquidator are to:
- search for the deceased's will and have it probated, if necessary;
- draw up an inventory of the deceased's property;
- pay the deceased's debts and recover what is owed to the deceased;
- file the deceased's federal and provincial income tax returns for the year of death.
You should verify that the person you hope to designate as the liquidator of your succession is willing to take on the responsibility.
NoteFor more information on anything pertaining to the steps to be taken in the event of death, or on the related rights and obligations. For more information on death-related matters, see the electronic guide
What to do in the event of death.
