Price of a testamentary search
DOCUGO offers a simple and transparent service to assist families, loved ones and liquidators with their will search requests.
Choose your processing timeframe
Select the plan that matches the timeline of your estate settlement process.
Standard Will Search
Estimated timeframe: 20 business days upon receipt of a complete file. For requests without particular urgency.
Expedited Will Search
Estimated timeframe: 3 to 5 business days upon receipt of a complete file. For procedures requiring faster results.
Choose the expedited serviceWhich service to choose?
If you need to proceed quickly with the settlement of an estate, compare the timeframes before submitting your request. The expedited service reduces DOCUGO's processing time, without accelerating procedures with other organizations. To understand each step, discover how a will search is carried out step by step.
What is included
Les services DOCUGO incluent l’accompagnement administratif, le formulaire sécurisé, la vérification des informations transmises, le suivi de la demande et la réception des résultats disponibles.
What is not included
DOCUGO does not provide legal advice, does not draft wills, does not interpret wills, and does not represent the applicant before a court. DOCUGO does not provide a copy of the will directly if that copy must be requested from the professional who holds it.
Required Documents
To process the request, it is generally necessary to provide information about the deceased person, the applicant’s contact details, and an official proof of death. Consult our complete guide on the will search for details on the accepted documents.
Why choose the expedited service?
Are you considering renouncing an estate? In Quebec, you generally have six months from the date of death to accept or renounce an estate. This period may be extended to allow you at least 60 days after the inventory is closed. Acting quickly helps you save time for the necessary procedures.
Time-consuming steps
Each estate procedure involves unavoidable timeframes. Here is the typical process and the waiting points to anticipate to plan your procedures effectively:
Obtaining the death certificate
Son obtention peut demander plusieurs semaines, selon l’inscription du décès au registre de l’état civil, le traitement de la demande et la livraison du document.
Transmission to DOCUGO
Un document manquant, une erreur ou un envoi tardif peut retarder le début effectif de la recherche testamentaire.
Will Search
Comptez 20 jours ouvrables en service régulier ou 3 à 5 jours ouvrables en service accéléré, calculés dès la réception de votre dossier complet.
Appointment with the notary
Prévoyez les délais de disponibilité du professionnel juridique pour faire l'analyse de la succession et, au besoin, formaliser une renonciation.
Why act early?
Administrative delays accumulate quickly from one step to the next. The expedited service shortens DOCUGO processing so you can continue your procedures without delay; however, it does not guarantee accelerated issuance of the death certificate by the civil registry, nor the availability of a notary.
Important
A person who knows their status as a successor and who does not renounce within the applicable timeframe may be presumed to have accepted the succession, subject to the rules and exceptions provided by law. Consult a notary or lawyer promptly to understand your rights. DOCUGO provides administrative support and does not provide legal advice.
Start a will search
You can start your request online. The secure form allows you to submit the required information and, if available, your death certificate or copy of an act of death.
DOCUGO provides administrative support. For any legal questions, please consult a notary or a lawyer. See our frequently asked questions or contact our team if you need help completing your process.