What are some odd clauses that people put in their wills? Are they enforceable?
Find out with FP Answers here. Need answers? Call my office today or book a meeting. Estate law is all I do. Ed Olkovich
Find out with FP Answers here. Need answers? Call my office today or book a meeting. Estate law is all I do. Ed Olkovich
Here’s a secret that even some lawyers don’t know. Read this now to avoid being dragged into an estate lawsuit after someone you love has died. Assume your 87-year-old mother wants to give you her home. You say, “Great!” But what about Carlos (your brother)? What will…
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Let’s start with the positives. Good estate planning can make it possible for you to inherit millions of dollars. The best estate plans need professional advice and experts to avoid mistakes. Bad estate planning mistakes can start money wars. And money wars in an estate can cost…
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Estate disputes are emotional. They can also be expensive. Before you go too far, ask your lawyer to explain the legal theory that applies to your case. You need to know answers to these questions: What is the theory of law involved in my estate dispute? What…
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Are you like Marko? His spouse, Anna, died but did not mention him in her will. Marko asked my office for a meeting with me. I spoke with him on the phone before we met. I needed to know if I could help him. Otherwise, I would…
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Ontario’s inheritance laws discriminate against common law spouses. You do not, by law, automatically inherit anything as a married spouse does when you partner dies. You and your partner must plan for your needs and to make a will. I’ll explain how you can fight back if…
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First off, you are entitled to condolences. Losing a spouse is a devastating event. It shatters your world and turns you upside down. You struggle with your new reality. Everyone is ready to give you advice and you are bombarded with questions. You need experienced legal advice…
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Do you expect to inherit a joint bank account? Then you’ll want to know what happened to Wendy. Wendy needed to a lawyer to fight for a joint account she held with Larry. When Larry died, Wendy thought she would inherit the $64,000 in their joint account….
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Are you a surviving common law partner? Common law spouses often have to fight to get a share of a deceased’s partner’s property. This is because Ontario does not automatically give cohabiting partners a share of property. Married partners in Ontario have certain automatic rights to share…
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You can use mediation to save thousands of dollars in legal fees. Many clients do not understand how mediation can settle their legal disputes. That explains why I have started a new series on mediation. Mediation can mean the difference between success and failure. You need to,…
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