Category: Executors

Executor’s Duty to Protect the Estate

Are you handling an estate? Then this is your first duty as an estate legal representative. You protect persons, property, assets, valuables and family pets. You will learn this is the first of many duties. To help my clients, I explain the three primary executor duties in…
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Ontario Probate Mysteries Explained

Are you an executor or estate trustee in Ontario? Probate is a mystery. I’ll try to explain it in this post. Executors want to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You want to know how long it takes to probate an estate. These are…
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Do You Want To Be Executor?

You got the job but are you sure you want it? Of course you feel honoured to be named as an executor. But you don’t always have to accept the job. You may not want the headaches associated with the post. Let’s consider how the law, estate…
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Executors! You Need Crucial Estate Law Information

You probably did not ask to be placed in charge of an estate. You may have just inherited the executor job title. So, how will you define success as an executor? How will you cope with the realities of your job as executor? Every executor must remember…
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Ontario Rules on Estate Administration

When a person dies with a will in Ontario, what happens? The will usually names executors. In Ontario, executors are called estate trustees with a will. They have authority to deal with estate matters. In some cases, they may not need to probate the will. What does…
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Event Announcement: Please Don’t Sue the Executor

On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, Ed Olkovich will be sharing his secrets and shortcuts to probating estates with the Toronto Chapter of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. Topics to be covered include: 1. STOP (Standard Trustee Operating Procedure); 2. Reducing risk for clients while protecting yourself…
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Executors: What to Do if the Will is Confusing

Are you are an executor acting under a will? Wills can contain ambiguous, contradictory or impossible terms. In this post, I’ll give you some tips on handling such will problems. You need to understand what the will requires you to do as executor. It is crucial for…
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Executors: Do You Need to Probate All Wills?

As estate trustee, here are some things you must know about wills: 1. Wills are legal documents. 2. Wills are subject to scrutiny and legal interpretation. 3. Wills can be declared invalid by a court. What happens if Jack’s 2013 will is contested in court? The court…
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Probate is Perplexing – Use these 10 Concepts to Enlighten Ontario Trustees

My probate tips will help Ontario estate trustees/executors understand probate. 1. Probate matters are handled by the Superior Court of Ontario. Everyone refers to this as the estate court or probate court. However, there is no longer a designated estate court. In Toronto, estate cases are assigned…
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Healthy Executors are Not at Risk

Let me clarify that headline: All executors are at risk if they do not understand their legal duties. You can be attacked by estate beneficiaries, taken advantage of by smooth sales people, and even get sued. I encourage executors and estate trustees to get proper legal advice….
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“I want to thank Ed and his firm for getting me through a very difficult time. He was recommended to me by another lawyer and I am grateful for that recommendation. Ed kept me grounded, listened to me, counseled me and supported me. I do so appreciate that. And he is worth every penny. Thank you!” - Claudia R, Toronto

“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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