September 2026 - Edward Olkovich Law

Explaining Common Will Clauses – Part 2

In my post, Explaining Common Will Clauses – Part 1, I covered some common legal terms used in wills. Janet now asks, “What is the difference between executor and estate trustee?” Executor or Estate Trustee? The gender-neutral term used today is estate trustee. For simplicity, the word…
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Explaining Common Will Clauses

Janet asked me, “We want a simple, one-page will, one that we can understand. Why can’t we get what we want?” Many people have wills that they do not understand. You may have read your wills and still be unsure of their meaning. A person’s level of…
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3 Signs Your Will or Estate Plan Is Outdated (and What You Can Do About It)

These events trigger a review of your will and estate plan. Consider the consequences of these developments which can affect your will and estate plan. 1. A change in your relationships This could be due to estrangement, disability, changes in health or someone disclosing an addiction. It…
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Avoid These Last Will Mistakes – Use this Three-Step Checklist

Step 1. Do you have a legal, up-to-date last will? Keep your will updated for changes in your relationships or assets and note how your wishes have changed. If will formalities are not complied with, your will can be declared invalid. Judges can refuse to declare wills…
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Month: September 2026

Explaining Common Will Clauses – Part 2

Explaining Common Will Clauses

3 Signs Your Will or Estate Plan Is Outdated (and What You Can Do About It)

Avoid These Last Will Mistakes – Use this Three-Step Checklist