Liat Lev Ary, Notary/Notaire

10/19/2026

A repeated question (in different varieties):

I have a will, a POA and a mandate from a few years ago. I need to change a few things in my will.
With a new will, I do not necessarily need a new Mandate nor a new POA, right?

Answer:
A will is a separate deed from a power of attorney (POA) or from a protection mandate (also known as mandate in case of incapacity or living will) and they each pertain to different timelines.

A will pertains to the timeline after a person passes away.

A POA is for the timeline of now, when you are alive and well and of sound mind and it pertain to property and assets only (not for health).

A mandate is for the timeline, if arrives, that God forbid you are incapable and the Dr and then the court declare you incapable, the mandate takes effect and decisions will be made for you by the mandatary you chose in the mandate. These decisions in this timeline will be both for your health and for your property and assets.

Unless you need to make changes to either your POA or your mandate now, you do not need to redo these deeds when you do a new will.

I am here to help you in all of your notarial needs and deeds.

Mtre Liat Lev Ary, Notary
Judicia
Raising the bar
514-852-5707
www.judicia.ca

10/14/2026

Interesting publicity:

Pringles is running a "Once You Drop" Halloween sweepstakes where one winner receives a custom metal Pringles-can urn and 200 years of free chips in exchange for signing a digital "will and taste-ament".

The Real-Life History

• Fredric John Baur Jr.: The organic chemist who invented the iconic tubular Pringles can in 1966 passed away in 2008.
• The Original Wish: Baur requested that a portion of his cremated remains be buried inside an Original-flavor Pringles can, a wish his children fulfilled in Springfield Township, Ohio.

The Pringles Sweepstakes Details

• The Prize: A personalized, engraved metallic can-shaped urn and an "afterlifetime" supply equivalent to 200 years of Pringles.
• How to Enter: Fans can sign up on the official Once You Drop site.
• Deadline: Entries close on October 22, 2026, and the contest is open to eligible U.S. residents aged 18 and older.

Publicité intéressante.

Est-ce qu’un client vous demande d’inscrire sa volonté de se faire enterrer dans une can de Pringles dans son testament?

Pour l’Halloween, la compagnie Pringles lance un concours en honneur du fondateur qui a été enterré dans une can de Pringles.
Le concours: Les fans de Pringles qui font la demande de se faire enterré dans une can de Pringles à leur décès auront la chance de gagner un urne spécial Pringles avec une quantité importante de Pringles.
… 😆
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La vidéo promotionnelle:
[https://youtu.be/0Hhys3lVZpI?si=wif_azziuFIXcuSo](https://youtu.be/0Hhys3lVZpI?si=wif_azziuFIXcuSo)

09/22/2026

There are many reasons to write a will.
Even this comedian found a reason.

Have a great week.

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09/01/2026

Question from client:
What is the differemce between a power of attorney (POA) and mandte in case of incapcity?

Answer: The POA is for now, when you are both alive and well, you would be giving a POA to your spouse/partner/child to do things for you and n your behalf at the same time as you (for example access your accounts, pay bills, sign your income taxes reports, speak to revenue authorities in your name).

The mandate starts after the court declares you incapable in a homologation of a mandate process, and at that timeline applies to both financial decisions for assets and property AND the health decisions for the incapable person.

Here for all of your notarial needs and deeds.

Mtre Liat Lev Ary, Notary
Judicia
Raising the bar

(514) 852-5707

06/15/2026

I officiated an emergency wedding a few days ago at the Palliative care unit of the Jewish General Hospital.

This is my 5th end of life wedding celebration at a hospital (once the wedding even took place at the emergency room).

What was different this time is that it was a parent of one of the spouses that was dying and it was their wish to see the couple marry and be present at the wedding. The room was decorated from flowers to fairy lights and everyone was happy and smiling.

I’m very glad that I could be there for the family.

Here for you always, in sickness and in health, in good times and less good times.

Mtre Liat Lev Ary, Notary
Judicia
Raising the bar

06/06/2026

Yesterday I had to urgently see a client to sign a deed.
This beautiful woman is 101 years young (yes, no typo there- 101).
Still clear, funny and charming. Has some mobility issues hence my visiting her.
She even told me that if I’d return today, her picture would be even better since she’s seeing the hairdresser for haircut, style and color.
I told her that she’s beautiful just the way she is. Inside and out.

I was very uplifted by the visit.

Picture posted with her and her family’s consent and permission.

Next week I need to go see a 104 years young client at a hospital.

Here for our clients always, with unwavering commitment.

Mtre Liat Lev Ary, Notary
and the Judicia team
Raising the bar

04/02/2026

Question from a client: my elderly sister is in a private residence with care and is depleting her money very fast. She already has debts.
I was advised she has about 6 more months. She did not do a will. What happens after she passes away? Will I be responsible for the debts? I am her only living relative and I live outside of Canada.

Answer:
When a person passes away there is a mandatory process of a will search with 2 registries in Quebec.
If no will turn out, then you, as her only surviving relative, will have to sign a notarial declaration with a notary, stating that you are the sole heir and you will be accorded the rights to be the heir.
However, you will need a liquidator/executor to manage the estate and file taxes, pay debts etc.
Because you live outside of Canada and you are not a Canadian tax resident, the revenue authorities will tax the estate heavily if you were to assume this role.
You could choose to name someone else to be the liquidator/executor (for example, as a notary, I offer these services). However, because as I read below that it seems that funds are limited, the fees you will have to pay a professional may outweigh the benefit.

If by the time she passes, the estate should be in debt and deficit, you must expressly renounce your acceptance within 6 months of the date of death in a notarial deed. The notary will register the renunciation, and you will have to send it to the revenue authorities.
That way, you will not be responsible for any debts of the estate.

Liat Lev Ary, Notary
Judicia
Raising the bar

03/31/2026

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a Facebook live “ABC notary-wills in Quebec”.
For those of you who want to learn more.

Liat Lev Ary, Notary
Judicia
Raising the bar

01/09/2026

Join me on Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 10 am - I will be a guest on ‘Mg LIVE’ with Marie Griffiths (105.1 MIKE FM).

Image of me was created for fun by AI for simulation.

Liat Lev Ary, Notary
Judicia

01/09/2026

Join me on Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 10 am - I will be a guest on radio the show ‘Mg LIVE’ with Marie Griffiths at 105.1 MIKE FM.

Taken from their website:

"The most popular show at 105.1 MIKE FM, ‘Mg live’ with Marie Griffiths, Monday-Friday 10am-12pm. Serious, humorous and always fun!"

The most popular show at 105.1 MIKE FM, ‘Mg live’ with Marie Griffiths, Monday-Friday 10am-12pm. Serious, humorous and always fun!