Notary in Montreal
Maître Wissam Itani assists residents and property owners in Montreal with all their notarial acts: real estate, wills, protection mandates, powers of attorney, and declarations of transmission.
Real Estate Law in Montreal
Whether you are buying your first property in the Plateau-Mont-Royal, selling a building in Rosemont, or refinancing your home in Côte-des-Neiges, Maître Wissam Itani handles all notarial acts related to your real estate transaction.
The notary protects your interests by verifying the title of ownership, identifying charges registered in the land registry, and ensuring the transaction proceeds properly — from the purchase offer to the key handover.
Included Services
- Purchase and sale of houses, condos, buildings in Montreal
- Mortgages and refinancing (all banks)
- Title search and land registry verification
- Drafting and publication of the deed of sale
- Remote transactions (power of attorney)
- Co-ownership and divided co-ownership
Will & Estate in Montreal
Drafting a notarial will is one of the most important steps to ensure the protection of your loved ones. Maître Itani assists Montreal residents with estate planning, taking into account their family situation, assets, and wishes.
A notarial will carries greater legal weight than a holographic will: it is filed with the Register of Testamentary Dispositions, cannot be challenged on formal grounds, and is valid without court verification.
Included Services
- Drafting a custom notarial will
- Designation of the estate liquidator
- Testamentary trust clauses
- Amendment or revocation of an existing will
- Assistance with estate liquidation
- Filing with the Register of Testamentary Dispositions
Protection Mandate in Montreal
A protection mandate (formerly called a mandate in case of incapacity) allows you to designate, while you are still capable, the person who will care for you and manage your assets if you become incapable of doing so yourself.
Without a notarized protection mandate, your Montreal family will have to turn to the courts to legally represent you — a lengthy and costly process. A notarial mandate simplifies and secures this procedure.
Included Services
- Designation of the mandatary for personal care
- Designation of the mandatary for property
- Medical directives and end-of-life care
- Substitute mandatary (in case of unavailability)
- Assisted homologation if necessary
- Secure storage of the notarial act
Notarized Power of Attorney in Montreal
Are you abroad during the signing of your real estate purchase in Montreal? Unable to travel to complete a bank transaction or sign a contract? A notarized power of attorney allows you to delegate these acts to a trusted representative.
Recognized by all financial institutions in Quebec and internationally, a notarized power of attorney is the only legal instrument accepted by land registries, banks, and public administrations to represent someone during an important transaction.
Included Services
- Special power of attorney (specific act, e.g.: sale in Montreal)
- General power of attorney (comprehensive management)
- Banking and financial power of attorney
- International power of attorney with apostille
- Revocation of a prior power of attorney
- Certified copies for institutions
Declaration of Transmission in Montreal
Following the death of a loved one who owned real estate in Montreal, the declaration of transmission is the notarial act that officially transfers ownership to the heirs or legatees. Without this act published in the land registry, heirs cannot sell or refinance the property.
Maître Wissam Itani sensitively assists Montreal families through this process — which often occurs during a period of grief — ensuring all documents are in order and the transfer complies with all legal requirements.
Included Services
- Analysis of the will or legal devolution
- Title search in Montreal
- Drafting of the declaration of transmission
- Publication in the Quebec land registry
- Coordination with the estate liquidator
- Delivery of certified copies to heirs
What Sets Our Notary Office Apart in Montreal
Located in the heart of Montreal, our office offers expertise, accessibility, and personalized service at every step.
In the Heart of Montreal
Located at 201-7480, 19th Avenue (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie), the office is easily accessible from all boroughs. Parking available on site and evening appointments upon request.
Expertise in the Montreal Market
Maître Itani knows the specifics of Montreal's real estate and estate market. He works with local professionals to offer a comprehensive service across all boroughs.
Security and Compliance
All acts are drafted by a notary who is a member of the Chambre des notaires du Québec, professionally insured, and kept in the notarial record office.
Three Steps to Handle Your File
A simple and transparent process, from first contact to the signing of your notarial act.
First Contact
Call us or fill out the contact form. We will call you back within 24 hours to assess your needs and schedule an appointment.
Consultation
Meet in the office with Maître Itani. He takes the time to understand your situation, answer your questions, and explain the legal issues involved.
Signing & Act
Acts are carefully drafted and signed at a second appointment. You leave with your certified copies ready to use.
Your Questions About Our Notarial Service in Montreal
Direct answers for Montreal residents who wish to use our office.
The office is located at 201-7480, 19th Avenue in Montreal, in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough. It is easily accessible by car from all Montreal neighborhoods, with parking available on site. Evening appointments can be arranged based on availability.
Yes. The signing of a notarial act does not have to take place at the property's address. Whether your property is in Montreal, the suburbs, or elsewhere in Quebec, you can sign at our office. Maître Itani then publishes the act in the Quebec land registry, regardless of the property's location.
The most important criterion is not location, but the notary's experience, availability, and ability to guide you clearly at each step. Maître Wissam Itani is recommended by many real estate agents and mortgage brokers active in the Montreal market. Feel free to ask your real estate agent for references.
A holographic will is entirely handwritten and signed, without a witness or notary. It can be valid, but it must be "verified" by a court or notary after death, which incurs delays and costs. A notarial will, on the other hand, is authenticated by Maître Itani, filed with the Register of Testamentary Dispositions, and enforceable without verification. This is the recommended solution for any Montreal resident wishing to effectively protect their loved ones.
Yes, we can handle urgent files depending on availability, particularly for real estate transactions with tight deadlines, last-minute powers of attorney, or urgent declarations of transmission. Contact us directly by phone at 514 651-3969 to assess whether your file can be processed as a priority.
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Montreal residents, our office is at your service for all your notarial acts.