The notary's training makes him or her the undisputed expert in real estate law. He works with you on preparing the offer to purchase the property you wish to buy. This offer binds the parties in a clear and precise legal framework which will avert any problems. Then he searches the current proprietor's deeds of ownership to make sure they are legally in order. He collects the necessary amounts from the financing or down payment made by the buyer and deposits this money in his trust account for even greater protection. Finally, the deed of sale signed in his presence binds the parties and assures them that the most important financial event of their lives has taken place as it should.
- Preparation of offers to purchase
- Purchase of a house, condo, land or income-producing real estate (rental property)
- Mortgage and refinancing of your property
- Legal hypothec and prior notice of intent to exercise hypothecary rights
- Commercial leases
- Indivision by agreement and statement of co-ownership
Your specialists in Real Estate Law:
Mtre Claude Dumais, LL.B. D.D.N. 1987
Mtre Dumais has been a practicing notary since 1987. He is a generalist, but he deals mainly with hypothecary and real estate law. If you're considering a mortgage, refinancing, or buying property, he can guide and advise you in one of the most important transactions of your life. He is a considerate man who listens carefully, and you can rely on him. The first time you meet him, you'll realize that he is as expert as he is tall! 
Mtre Christian Giard, LL.B. D.D.N. 1987
Mtre Giard graduated from the Université de Montréal in 1987. He practices mainly real estate law, serving companies as well as individuals. He also offers related services such as preparation of mandates or wills, and organization of companies. He belongs to several associations of business people, and spends considerable time developing the firm's clientele. He makes sure that clients are satisfied when they leave our offices ... and when they come back for other services!
Mtre Josianne Gelfusa, LL.B. D.D.N. 2008
Mtre Gelfusa has belonged to the Chambre des notaires du Québec since 2008, and has been part of the firm since May of 2007. She performs real estate transactions of all kinds: residential, agricultural, and commercial, among others. She is particularly gifted at drafting wills and mandates in case of incapacity that meet the needs of each particular case. She works in French, English, and Italian (her first language). As well, Mtre Gelfusa co-authored the article Domicile et Résidence in the volume Personne et Famille of the encyclopedia JurisClasseur Québec.
