Human Rights

We will defend your rights with strength and order, like an oak tree rooted in the values of justice and transparency.

Décarie Stephenson Avocats is committed to guiding you through every step of your human rights dispute.

These disputes can be at the heart of our existence or that of our loved ones, and of our most fundamental rights, such as personality rights such as name and gender, civil status, and the ability to exercise our rights. We can help you recognize your paternity, proceed with the adoption of a significant other, or answer your questions about guardianship.

With a tailored and thoughtful approach, we will assist you in the legal process of your human rights case, allowing you to focus fully on your loved ones and family.

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Human rights mandates include, in particular, the protection of vulnerable elderly individuals and all the family conflicts that sometimes arise from the loss of autonomy of incapacitated adults. These include conflicts between legatees, heirs, and liquidators of estates regarding the validity of a will or the administration of an estate.

The law recognizes that the person who drafts their will, known as the testator, and who is of sound mind, has the right to freely determine the disposition of their assets upon their death. This sometimes leads to surprising and heartbreaking results when the testator chooses not to draft their will as those around them had anticipated, for example, by completely disinheriting their children in favor of a new love who generously cared for them during their final months of life.

Unfortunately, sometimes a vulnerable testator becomes the victim of dishonest tactics, threats, or undue influence intended to induce them to sign a will they would never have signed. This is called “captation.”

Don’t hesitate to ask questions to clarify or dispel any doubts you may have about a loved one’s will.

Our Human Rights Services

Personalized support for you and your loved ones

Your identity: name, gender, parentage

Appeals to change your name or gender
Contesting or obtaining recognition of paternity
Adopting a significant other

Incapacity of a member of your family

Analyzing the validity of a mandate of incapacity and advice on contesting one
Obtaining clarification on guardianship

Will of a loved one

Examining the validity of a will and advice on contesting a will
Obtaining follow-up on estate administration and rendering of accounts
Defending in the event of testator capture

Why choose Décarie Stephenson Lawyers?

Over the years, we have supported many families by providing them with legal advice tailored to their needs. We can also help you meet your challenges.

Strong values of justice and transparency – Legal support that gives you the right information
Support tailored to your family and personal realities – Active listening to identify your needs and develop tailored solutions
A long-term perspective for your legal health – We help you enforce your judgment