Category: Probate

Executor Dictionary A-Z

I am starting a new executor (“estate trustees” in Ontario) dictionary. I am starting with this word: accounts. Accounts – What happened to the estate’s money? Accounts contain a record of an executor’s financial dealings for the estate. Accounts or an accounting are the executor’s statements or…
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Do You Need EstateTherapy™ as an Executor?

Take This Quiz – For Executors This does not diagnose, treat or replace professional advice. Things are not going well. Are you an executor handling an estate who feels: like you don’t know where to begin? overwhelmed by an estate problem? like you are coping with an…
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Estate Probation or Estate Probate – Do You Know the Difference?

“What is involved in the probation [sic] of my parents’ estate?” Cynthia asked. She had a look on her face that confirmed she hadn’t used the right word. Well, if you are an executor, you may not have committed a crime probating an estate. But executors can…
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Who Inherits Your Money?

Okay, you’re not King Tut. You’re not going to take it with you. You’ll need a will. Do you know what happens to your money when you die? If you don’t have a will, here are three key things to know: • your spouse or children do not…
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Estate Lawyers Are Not All Equal Part 2 of 2

In part 1, I gave you ways to find the right estate/probate lawyer. Now what do you do with your list? Make sure you do your homework. Compare the list of possible candidates. The names of two or three lawyers may surface who work in your neighborhood….
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Estate Lawyers Are Not All Equal Part 1 of 2

Good probate lawyers can help executors make better decisions. Are you handling an estate as executor? You cannot afford to have an inexperienced probate lawyer. Finding the Right Estate/Probate Lawyer Here are seven tips to help you. Begin by preparing a list of possible candidates from these…
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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

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