{"id":6357,"date":"2022-11-15T07:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T12:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/2022\/11\/15\/the-importance-of-having-a-protection-mandate\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T08:45:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T12:45:09","slug":"the-importance-of-having-a-protection-mandate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/2022\/11\/15\/the-importance-of-having-a-protection-mandate\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of having a protection mandat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1430px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/lactualite.com\/societe\/comment-preparer-un-mandat-en-cas-dinaptitude\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a third of Quebecers<\/a> are likely to become incapacitated during their lifetime. Accidents can happen at any time! If illness or an unfortunate event renders you incapable of making decisions, who will take care of you and your loved ones? Who will manage your assets? A protection mandate settles these questions. Here\u2019s what it entails and why it\u2019s so important.<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-line-height:35.7px;--awb-icon-width:35.7px;--awb-icon-height:35.7px;--awb-icon-margin:14.7px;--awb-content-margin:50.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default fusion-checklist-divider type-icons table-des-matieres\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"#mandat\">What is a protection mandate?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"#gestion\">Two responsibilities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"#sans-mandat\">What happens without a mandate?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"#avantages\">Advantages of a protection mandate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"#pourquoi\">Why prepare a mandate with a notary?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"#controle\">Keeping control when you\u2019ve lost control<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two anchor\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;\" id=\"mandat\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:47;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">WHAT IS A PROTECTION MANDATE?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Formerly known as a \u201cmandate in case of incapacity,\u201d a protection mandate nominates one or more persons (mandataries) to look after your well-being and assets in the event that you (the mandator) become incapable of doing so yourself. To be valid, the document must be drawn up when you are in full possession of your mental faculties\u2014that is, before you become incapacitated. \u2014that is, before you become incapacitated.<\/p>\n<p>Incapacity is not merely the loss of physical and cognitive abilities caused by a degenerative disease such as Alzheimer\u2019s. It can occur at any time in your life, even in young, healthy people. Strokes, heart attacks, ruptured aneurysms, serious falls or road accidents can lead to incapacity. A protection mandate helps the people caring for you to make decisions on your behalf and prevents your assets from being frozen for an indeterminate period.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two anchor\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;\" id=\"gestion\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:47;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">TWO RESPONSABILITIES<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>The mandate nominates a person or persons who will perform two tasks: take care of your person and manage your assets. You can appoint a single mandatary for these two responsibilities or divide them between two or more people. We advise you to discuss this with your loved ones and obtain their consent before naming them in your mandate.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two anchor\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;\" id=\"sans-mandat\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:47;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT A MANDATE?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>If you don&#8217;t have a protection mandate, your spouse or loved ones must ask the court to <a href=\"https:\/\/educaloi.qc.ca\/capsules\/comment-ouvrir-tutelle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">set up a protection plan<\/a>. If no one comes forward, the Public Curator can make the request. Setting up a protection plan (tutorship) is time consuming and costly, not to mention that your loved ones will need to get involved in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, without a protection mandate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your spouse may be unable to withdraw money from your account to pay bills or your mortgage.<\/li>\n<li>It will be impossible to sell your car or property you own before a protection plan is set up.<\/li>\n<li>If you fail to name a legal guardian in your mandate and both parents die or become incapacitated,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>your minor children could potentially find themselves under the care of the Directeur de la protection de la jeunesse and be placed in a foster home or youth centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two anchor\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;\" id=\"avantages\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:47;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">ADVANTAGES OF A PROTECTION MANDATE<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>The mandate makes it easier for you to be cared for by your loved ones, who may already be dealing with the shock of what has happened to you. Unlike a will, the decisions you make in the mandate affect you personally: they may impact how your assets and your lifestyle are managed.<\/p>\n<p>A protection mandate allows you to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appoint a trustworthy person to take care of you and your family. You can decide whether or not to remunerate this person and plan for replacements.<\/li>\n<li>Appoint a legal guardian for your minor children.<\/li>\n<li>Define the extent of the mandatary\u2019s powers (e.g. sell or mortgage your property, use your money to meet the needs of your spouse and children).<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the costs and delays for your care to be handled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The mandate ends upon your death or when you recover and become capable of handling your affairs again. In the latter case, you will certainly be relieved to know that things were in good hands when you were unable to look after them.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two anchor\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;\" id=\"pourquoi\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:47;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">WHY PREPARE A MANDATE WITH A NOTARY?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Notaries advise you in a way that your mandate is drafted in accordance with the legal requirements. They also ensure that your mandate is enforceable as soon as you become incapacitated\u2014once it has been homologated by the court. Futhermore, notaries are required to register the document in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnq.org\/la-chambre-et-votre-protection\/services-de-la-chambre\/recherche-aux-registres\/recherche-de-mandat-de-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register of Protection Mandates of the Chambre des notaires<\/a> and keep the original. A notarized protection mandate is an authentic act that is difficult to contest in court.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two anchor\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;\" id=\"controle\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:47;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">KEEP CONTROL WHEN YOU\u2019VE LOST CONTROL<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Prepare your protection mandate before you are no longer legally able to do so. It will save your loved ones future troubles and ensure your wishes are respected. You can draw it up at the same time as your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/2022\/10\/15\/importance-du-testament\/\">will<\/a>, if you don&#8217;t already have one. In any case, don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/find-a-notary-and-contact-our-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color2);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Asap&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:italic;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>The information provided in this article is for general information purposes only and does not represent legal opinion or advice. Consult your notary to obtain information adapted to your situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5702,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wills-and-mandates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6357","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6357"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6357\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6391,"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6357\/revisions\/6391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.apnotaire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}