Category: Estates

How do I retrieve and validate a will that’s in a foreign safe deposit box?

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Should I draw up a new will or simply add a codicil to my old one?

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Ontario Common-Law Spouses – Beware of Legal Changes

Recent court decisions have made it clear that certain claims against estates are restricted to two-year limitation periods. This means that you may only have two years from the date of a person’s death to raise legal claims. If legal claims are filed late, they can be…
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Ensure Your Loved One’s Security with Professional Wills

What happens when you fail to make a will? Ontario judges have limited discretion to decide who handles your estate when you do not bother to make your will. If there is no will, an intestacy is created. That’s when the government makes a will for you….
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Are You Prepared? Discover Your Estate Planning Readiness with my Ontario Quiz – PART 2

Don’t miss Part 1 of this post, Are You Prepared? Discover Your Estate Planning Readiness with my Ontario Quiz Answer true or false. Q6. I can change my will by initialing the changes on the original. True or false? False. This misconception can lead to a court…
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Are You Prepared? Discover Your Estate Planning Readiness with my Ontario Quiz – PART 1

Answer true or false. Q1. I need a lawyer to make a will. True or false? False. You can make your own will without a lawyer but it’s very risky. Do-it-yourself wills are frequently challenged in court. Your beneficiaries may later spend tens of thousands of dollars…
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Essential Legal Tips Every Common-Law Couple Needs to Know – Part 2

Read Part 1 of Anna’s, a common law spouse, story here. Anna claimed she had paid $25,000 which was half of the purchase price of the condominium. She should have become an owner of 50% of the condo. That was what Jason owed her according to Anna….
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Essential Legal Tips Every Common-Law Couple Needs to Know – Part 1

Anna arrived at our law office after the funeral of Jason, her common-law spouse. Anna and Jason lived together for nearly 7 years. Anna cared for Jason during his cancer treatments. She supported Jason and paid the condo fees and mortgage on their condominium. The condominium, however,…
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No Will? What’s Wrong with That?

In one case, deceased’s children could not agree who was to sell the family’s home for two years. On the day we appeared before a judge to decide who would list the home for sale, the siblings changed whom they would support. A new arrangement was made…
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Why People Who Own Real Estate Don’t Make Wills

This week I received a call from a relative of someone who died. After expressing my condolences, I asked if there was a will. The answer was the person refused to discuss wills with loved ones. The conversation shifted to me asking, what did this person have…
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“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

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Dear Ed, Thank you for all your wisdom and kindness throughout the process of settling Ann’s Estate. - Cheryl, Toronto

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