October 2013 - Edward Olkovich Law

Ontario Executors: Beware New Claims to Estate Property

Once upon a time, Jack and Nicole lived together in Jack’s house. They both worked to pay off Jack’s mortgage. Then they decided to have children. Nicole gave up her job to raise the twins. Jack made a bundle in a computer business, which he sold for…
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New Estate Remedies for Ontario’s Common Law Spouses: Joint Family Ventures – Part 1

What’s the difference between a friend, a family member and a lover? All three have different rights to share in estate property. How can you be affected by these rights? It depends if you are an estate executor, estate beneficiary or surviving common law spouse. Here are…
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Can Mediation Resolve Estate Disputes?

Clients wonder how mediation works in estate cases. As an estate lawyer, I use mediation to resolve clients’ estate disputes. Want to learn more about mediation? Read this preliminary letter I sent to Joan (a fictional client) before her mediation. Dear Joan, You will be…
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Month: October 2013

Ontario Executors: Beware New Claims to Estate Property

New Estate Remedies for Ontario’s Common Law Spouses: Joint Family Ventures – Part 1

Can Mediation Resolve Estate Disputes?