A will drawn and kept by a notary — the standard form in Quebec.
In Islamic law
The findability of a notarial will aligns closely with the requirement that a wasiyyah be kept ready and available.
In Canadian law
A Quebec notarial will requires no probate and is entered in the Chambre des notaires register, which makes it both immediately effective and findable. Unique to Quebec among Canadian jurisdictions.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.