Category: Estates

Estate Planning Strategies for Everyone

“Estate Sale.”   What do you think of when you see these words? An estate sale sign is a symbol of problems you can avoid. You only need to have an effective estate plan. As a lawyer, I see this sign too often. Many times it’s in connection…
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Target Your Estate Planning Resolutions

Here are 3 tips to target for your good intentions: #1 Don’t be overly ambitious with your estate planning. You want your goals to be manageable to be successful. Don’t expect everything can be done overnight. How about starting with a will or power of attorney? #2…
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How to Resign as Executor

A court usually needs a valid reason to allow an executor /estate trustee to resign. Health problems that prevent you from finishing could be enough. But there are other factors to consider. You or your lawyer must take these steps to resign as executor: 1. the consent…
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When Should You Resign as Executor?

Are you having doubts about being an executor of an estate? Run, don't walk, to an estate lawyer for immediate advice. Why? I'll tell you some stories I hear in my own law office. I am Ed Olkovich. I am a certified specialist in Estates and Trusts…
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Solve Problems with Estate Mediation

Is an estate dispute causing you stress? These problems can eat up time and money. I know the best way to resolve them. You might think “This sounds too good to be true, Ed.” Well, your lawyer can’t guarantee you’ll win in court. You could end up…
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How to Start Estate Planning Today

Are you confused and unable to start your estate planning? You’re not alone. I’ll give you three easy ways to start your estate planning. One is totally free. Many British adults say they don’t know where to begin their estate planning either. The secret to successful estate…
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Estate Planning Extras to Consider

Your Estate Plan may also deal with insurance, taxes and debts that may need to be paid by your estate. Talk to your financial advisor about your retirement accounts, life insurance and pensions. Ensure these are up to date with respect to your designated beneficiaries. Financial planners…
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What Are the Three Estate Planning Documents You Need?

Your Estate Plan has a variety of tools, including these three documents: 1) Will to name executors to distribute your property. 2) Power of Attorney for your financial affairs. 3) Power of Attorney for health-care decisions. You may be nervous about dealing with lawyers and professionals. But…
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