At the heart of real estate transactions in Quebec is an essential, yet often misunderstood and underestimated figure: the notary. This impartial legal professional’s mission is to protect the interests of all parties involved in the real estate transaction. Notaries possess specialized legal expertise that allows them to effectively advise their clients at every stage of the process.

Why prepare a protection mandate? What happens if you do not have a protection mandate at the time of incapacity? Mtre Bryan-Eric Lane answers this question in a column published on the news site of Tremblant Express.