The articles in this web guide were created for Indigenous people in Quebec with attention to the different laws that apply to them.
Wills and Estates
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Caution!
The articles in this section explain the rules that apply to First Nations people in this situation:
These rules are found in the Indian Act. These articles don’t apply to these people:
If you’re a First Nations person living outside a community, or you’re not an Indigenous person, the rules that apply to you are in the Civil Code of Quebec. To learn about those rules, see our general articles on wills and estates. |
Making a Will
Making a will lets you express your wishes about decisions to be made after you die.
Benefits of Having a Will: Considerations for Indigenous Communities
Planning AheadHow to Make a Will: Considerations for Indigenous Communities
Planning AheadWhat to Put in a Will: Considerations for Indigenous Communities
Planning AheadDying Without a Will While Living in a Community
Planning AheadSettling an Estate
You can choose who will settle your estate when you die.
Managing an Indigenous Estate: Duties of an Estate Administrator or Executor
Managing Someone's Final AffairsWhen a Loved One Dies in an Indigenous Community
Managing Someone's Final AffairsInheritance
Special rules determine who will inherit land or a house in an Indigenous community.
Inheriting Land or a House in an Indigenous Community
Managing Someone's Final AffairsRights of a Spouse or Partner to the Home and Land After a Death
Managing Someone's Final AffairsLoss of Autonomy
There are various ways to help loved ones who can no longer manage their own affairs.
Caring for a Loved One Who Is Incapacitated: Considerations for Indigenous Communities
Personal AutonomyTools for Community Workers
The Criminal Legal Process
Our guide, I’m in trouble with the law. Can you help?, answers questions about the criminal legal process. It focuses on the reality of Indigenous people in Quebec.
Legal Careers
Get to know real-life Indigenous legal professionals through these powerful video testimonials (English and French).
Interested in learning more about legal careers? Discover our legal careers activity for teachers on legallifeskills.ca.