Category: Powers of Attorney

Will EstateTherapy™ Be Your Key to Change?

You know you have to change your ways. You never have time to handle all your work and chores. What about your responsibilities? You have to take the kids to that birthday party, karate lessons, then soccer, visit your parents, and it’s almost Friday. You have already…
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Key Life Events Bring Estate Planning Needs into Focus

In its Executive Summary, the Canadian Task Force on Literacy states, “…financial literacy is an essential skill acquired through lifelong learning…” EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Canadians and Their Money Building a brighter financial future Part of that requires everyone to have some estate literacy. This creates those…
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Do You Know Why Clients Do Not Make Wills?

The answer may be no one has sold them one. It’s a difficult sales job. Perhaps estate advisors need to do a better job marketing and educating clients about wills? The starting point may be to give people more persuasive and easy-to-understand information. When it comes to…
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Are You Estate Illiterate?

Have you heard of the Task force on Financial Literacy? (www.financialliteracyincanada.com) It describes the need for lifelong learning when it comes to Canadians and their money. But what does it say about what happens to your money and family when you are gone? The Task Force released…
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Making Estate Planning Simple

My approach to estate planning is different. My purpose is to help you understand the essentials. You can take simple steps to protect your family and money. My aim is to help you with your estate planning purpose. Your money should go straight to the people you…
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Will Your Family Be Caught Unprepared in 2011?

Here is the easiest Estate Planning resolution you can keep. It’ll make sure that your family and your money are protected. Take this quiz. It’s part of my book, Breakthrough Estate Planning: Finding All The Answers You’ll Ever Need. I have included it here for your benefit….
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When You Need to Hire a Lawyer for a Relative…

What if a friend or relative is in trouble? They telephone you asking for help to hire a lawyer. What happens if you call a lawyer for them? Well, this complicates things when you act as a go-between. You may not understand why until you finish reading…
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Can Estate Planning Save Lives?

You never know who may be touched by an organ donation. Read real life stories of my good friend, Dr. Thomas Egan, in North Carolina. His work is saving lives. Visit Lunginabag.com for more. You can also save lives. You can sign a donor card. Tell your…
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New Power of Attorney Guidelines are Designed to Prevent Fraud

When was the last time you looked at your power of attorney documents? Can you find the original signed documents? These legal documents give the person you designate as your attorney the power to handle your property. But beware of these new rules if you own real…
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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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