Category: Estates

Executors: Do you Really Want the Risk?

You are the advisor to Janet and her family. She has trusted you for a number of years. No surprise to you she asks you to be the executor of her estate. How should you respond? Here are 3 things to consider: Does your relationship give you…
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Estate Advisors – Are You Protected?

How can advisors avoid liability when doing estate planning? This issue always draws extra attention in professional meetings. I chaired a programme this week called, “Beyond Estate Planning Essentials” for the Ontario Bar Association. The audience of estate advisors included lawyers with private firms, and trust, tax…
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Is There a Cure for Executor’s Disease™?

Do you play any sports? Maybe golf, tennis, or soccer? Each sport is played with a different set of rules. Unless you understand the rules, you cannot win. Similarly, you must understand the rules for protecting your money and family. Unless you understand the fundamentals, you will…
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ABA Estates and Trusts Symposium, Washington, DC 2011

I just got back from the ABA Spring Trusts and Estates Symposium. What a wonderful city. Everyone we met was friendly. My wife and I were walking on the street when she noticed she had lost her umbrella. A woman passing by overheard us talking. She stopped…
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Your Free, Easy Estate Planning Guide

I just finished drafting a new report called, Protect Your Family Today – Your Easy Estate Planning Recipe. It is an easy estate planning guide. In it, I explain how and why you are responsible for protecting your family. I’ve made it easy with 3 steps: Step…
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Tips on Growing Your Estate

Listen in this-coming Sunday. Tune in to Zoomer Radio AM740 on Sunday, May 8, 2011, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EST and join me, on Right on the Money with host, Wayne Baxter, CFP, of Investment Planning Counsel. I will discuss basic tips and tricks on growing…
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How Estate Smart Are You? Part 2 of 2

Welcome to Part 2 of How Estate Smart Are You? Test yourself by selecting True or False for each question. Read the answers below. 6. I can change my will by initialling the changes on the original documents. True □ False □ 7. My spouse…
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How Estate Smart Are You? Part 1 of 2

Test yourself – select True or False for each question. Then read the answers below. 1. I need a lawyer to make a will. True □ False □ 2. Common-law spouses automatically inherit their partner’s estate in Ontario. True □ False □ 3. I own everything jointly…
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Are You a Parent Without a Will?

You can use this easy bucket list of estate planning tips. Are you a parent that worries like Sarah, Connie or Steve? Sarah and her husband are taking their first break away from their 5-year-old twins. The parents have no wills. Connie is taking a retirement cruise…
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Executor Dictionary of Terms – Administrators: Intestate or without a Will?

Allison was 35 and engaged when she passed away in a car accident. A successful business owner, she was too busy planning a wedding to worry about estate planning. Yet her family wished she had made a will. Allison had no will and no executor. Only next-of-kin…
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“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

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