Category: Executors

Suddenly, You’re the Executor of an Estate… Now What?

Are you anxious about the new responsibilities you face? Don’t panic or stay up nights worrying. You may be a grieving beneficiary as well as executor. My free three-stage Executor Roadmap can help you reduce your stress on your estate journey. You can decline the job before…
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What to Expect When You Probate Ontario Estates – Part 2

This is a continuation from Part 1, which you can read here. Estate Court Probate Process The estate court staff review estate court applications. They check for issues and can request extra materials. If mistakes or incomplete information are filed, the process can be delayed. Original documents may…
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What to Expect When You Probate Ontario Estates – Part 1

This post explains part of the probate estate process in Ontario. It does not explain your legal duties if you are an estate personal representative, executor or estate trustee. You should obtain legal advice before you act as an executor or an estate trustee. The sooner you…
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Executor Investments and Breach of Trust

Estate trustees have investment duties. These duties are defined by courts, statutes and wills. Executors must invest estate funds as prudent investors. Let’s run through some key concepts. Executors don’t want to be sued personally for breach of trust. My new chapters on investment duties and breach…
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Stop Estate Beneficiary Costly Mistakes

Jonathan called me because his uncle Peter died. “What rights do I have as a beneficiary under Peter’s will? When do beneficiaries need to get legal advice?” “This is a common question when someone dies,” I said. “Your legal rights depend on if you are named in…
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Executor Checklist to Sell Ontario Estate Property

In many estates the house may be the most valuable asset. Executors need to reduce the risks involved in managing real estate. Here is a checklist for some of the tricky things to consider. Remember this: As executor, you need more than a checklist to protect yourself….
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How to Choose the Right Executors

This is my last post in my series Choose Executors Wisely. Here are my previous 4 posts: Make Sure Your Executor Isn’t Dracula The Right Executors Save You Money Choosing Who Protects Your Money Made Easy Who is the Right Person to Protect Your Money Bad executors…
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Who is the Right Person to Protect Your Money?

This is the 4th post in my series on choosing the right executors. You worked hard and saved your money. What will happen when you are gone? Don’t let the wrong executor blow it all. Executors protect your stuff for your loved ones and your favourite charitable…
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Choosing Who Protects Your Money Made Easy

This is my third post on how to choose the right executor. Read Make Sure Your Executor Isn’t Dracula and The Right Executors Save You Money. You appoint an executor to manage your estate for your loved ones. I’ll share my secrets to get the right choice…
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Who Cares About Fiduciary Duties and Trust?

Are you an estate beneficiary or expect to become one? Then you have to trust executors to deliver your inheritance. And executors, you can’t do your job without understanding your fiduciary duties. Are you waiting to inherit or are you an executor? Here’s what you need to…
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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

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