The Estate Blog - Edward Olkovich Law

The New Threshold Question to Answer Before You Contest Wills in Ontario

What does a threshold have to do with losing your inheritance? If you have been disinherited by a will, then you need to know something about thresholds that are used in estate cases. Ontario courts now require that you have a minimum of evidence to contest a…
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What Are Your Legal and Moral Obligations?

Even if you can answer that question, you still have to make sure you provide adequately for all your dependants. What is adequate support? Likely only an estate lawyer or judge can answer that. And you don’t want to ask a judge. If you don’t provide adequate…
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When Do You Start Work as An Ontario Executor?

The best answer is, before someone dies. Some people are meticulous about how their personal effects are to be divided. Personal effects, unless extremely valuable, are not usually itemized in a person’s will. Most people do not sweat making a list of their contents. This is not…
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Avoid this Stomach-Turning Estate Planning Mistake

Dying Without a Proper Will It turns people’s stomachs when I explain the costs and work that is needed when loved ones suffer from bad wills. Or, worse yet, when there is no will at all. This is mind-boggling to me. People spend money on their cell…
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Can Anyone Find Your Online Last Will?

Did you make your will during the pandemic? I recommend you locate the original will and review it. You may be surprised by the choices you made about who your beneficiaries and executors would be. Did You Make a Will Online? No one knows if your online…
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“Anything Goes” is Not the Rule When You Are Making Your Last Will

In our post-pandemic world, it often seems like there are no rules for anything. It reminds me of the Cole Porter hit everyone knows, “Anything Goes”. But anything goes is not the rule when it comes to making your last will. Do you know what your moral…
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What Is the One Thing Every Executor of a Million Dollar Estate Must Do?

Are you the executor of an estate that owns real estate in Toronto? Any real estate in Toronto is likely worth a million dollars or more. So this question should interest you. Here is my answer. The one thing every executor of a million-dollar estate must do…
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Common Mistakes Choosing Your Estate Executor

Some estate executors can’t handle the job. I continue to see expensive mistakes being made because the wrong executor was chosen. I’ve seen people’s last remains languish in morgues because there was no will and no executor. No one can authorize the funeral and burial. If you…
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The New Golden Rule for Choosing Your Executor

Have you put off making your will? Is it because you can’t decide who your executor should be? I can solve that issue for you. You need to make a will to name your estate executor. Don’t stop reading because you have not made your will yet….
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Problems With the Last Will?

If something is wrong with the last will, I can help. Here are some common questions about wills I can help with:  – The original will is lost, can you use a copy of the will?  – The meaning of the will is unclear …
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“I want to thank Ed and his firm for getting me through a very difficult time. He was recommended to me by another lawyer and I am grateful for that recommendation. Ed kept me grounded, listened to me, counseled me and supported me. I do so appreciate that. And he is worth every penny. Thank you!” - Claudia R, Toronto

“Thank you for your professional advice and lawyering while I was planning my will, all accompanied with your patience and a sense of humour.” - Valerie G, Toronto

“Ed is a "straight shooter" who tells it like it is and helps you make the best possible decisions in your circumstances. I've personally seen the "magic" he can work in an estate and recommend him without reservation to anyone who wants an iron clad will or estate advice and management that saves money, frayed nerves and friendships.” - Jim R, Burlington

I have used Edward Olkovich for my own Will and I was the executor of my Brother-in-law’s will. My brother-in-law had a terminal illness and Edward had us devise his Will to minimize taxes and problems. Ed is located locally @ Jane and Bloor. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and thorough and has written many books on the subject. - Belinda M, Toronto

Ed is a thorough, responsive estates lawyer who I would recommend to anyone when needing a will or dealing with estate issues. - Eva S, Toronto

Dear Ed and “Team Olkovich” “Thank you for your knowledge, expertise and hard work to make our executor duties (almost) stress-free. Will miss the laughs and stories you tell so well. All our appreciation always!” - Pat, Dave & John, Toronto

Dear Ed, Thank you for all your wisdom and kindness throughout the process of settling Ann’s Estate. - Cheryl, Toronto

“The easiest professional I had to deal with to settle my parents’ needs was Ed. I told him what we needed. He was gracious with his advice and help - without delaying matters.” - Iain N., Toronto

“Magic! The guy knows magic!” - Steve G., Toronto

“In the land of estate law, Ed is King.” - Cheryl W., Toronto