Ontario’s inheritance laws discriminate against common law spouses. You do not, by law, automatically inherit anything as a married spouse does when you partner dies. You and your partner must plan for your needs and to make a will. I’ll explain how you can fight back if…
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As an estate lawyer, I see people making mistakes. You can benefit from my experience and avoid problems. You need to avoid these money mistakes. Mistake #1 Never finding time “You can’t take it with you,” as the saying goes. Your loved ones need your will for…
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We live in unbelievable times. What can you do to avoid legal battles over your money after you are gone? I’ll give you some tips now. It is true you don’t need to use a lawyer to make your will. However, don’t assume any will you make…
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You need to understand these common terms. You will find them used in most lawyer-prepared Ontario wills. I’ll explain the difference so that you can understand why they are crucial to protecting your loved ones. Let me assure you with this tip when you make your will:…
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Happy December from all of us at Edward Olkovich Law PC!
What are the family law election rights? I’ll explain that in a moment. Here are some practical rules to help you if your married spouse has died. Rule 1 Only married spouses have Ontario family law elections. Common law spouses do not have such inheritance rights. Common…
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Here’s what happened after Marty died. Marty signed his will and had named his older brother, Vince, to be his estate executor. When Marty made his will, he had two young sons. Marty thought Vince would be a good money manager because he knew Marty’s family. 20…
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First off, you are entitled to condolences. Losing a spouse is a devastating event. It shatters your world and turns you upside down. You struggle with your new reality. Everyone is ready to give you advice and you are bombarded with questions. You need experienced legal advice…
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MrWills.com was born in 1997 after the first Ontario Make a Will Week campaign. I was founding chair of this Ontario program that ran November 17–23, 1997. Lawyers across Ontario were involved. At that time, only 39.8% of adult Ontario residents had a lawyer-prepared will (Decima Research,…
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Are you tempted to prepare your own will online or with a will kit? Do you know who can defend your will in court? Who will your loved ones call if your will is challenged? They will call a lawyer, sure. But what evidence is available to…
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