Janet asked me, “We want a simple, one-page will, one that we can understand. Why can’t we get what we want?” Many people have wills that they do not understand. You may have read your wills and still be unsure of their meaning. A person’s level of…
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These events trigger a review of your will and estate plan. Consider the consequences of these developments which can affect your will and estate plan. 1. A change in your relationships This could be due to estrangement, disability, changes in health or someone disclosing an addiction. It…
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Step 1. Do you have a legal, up-to-date last will? Keep your will updated for changes in your relationships or assets and note how your wishes have changed. If will formalities are not complied with, your will can be declared invalid. Judges can refuse to declare wills…
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A man’s dying is more the survivor’s affair than his own. – Thomas Mann Too often people expect that making a will is a long and complicated process. They fear that this process takes more time and money than they can afford. One day when they have…
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Edward Olkovich was recently featured on an episode of the 3 Questions with Wayne Baxter podcast discussing 3 Questions Canadians Should Ask When Reviewing Their Estate Plan. Do you have questions about your estate plan? I have helped clients since 1978 plan their estates to protect their…
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Here are ten expensive will mistakes that can cost your family in 2026. Find out how you can fix them and protect your loved ones and your money. Yes, I wrote the book, Estate to the Heart: How to Plan Wills and Estates for Your Loved Ones….
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Well-made wills are the best gift you can give your loved ones. I know this from my experience as a lawyer and author. Why is that? Because if you don’t make a will, the government will make one for you. They will not allow for variations or…
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Read Part 1 of this blog. Wills are not contracts. They cannot be enforced if they are invalid. Yes, this means will beneficiaries can be out of luck if a will is not valid. Online will providers (OWPs) can’t prevent elder abuse or mitigate suspicious circumstances that…
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What Are Online Wills? Online wills are DIY (do it yourself) or homemade wills created on websites that guide consumers through a standard set of questions. Once these questions are answered, consumers can print and sign wills with witnesses. These websites may or may not state that…
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Online will websites can be dangerous and not appropriate for everyone. Here is a summary of the top 5 reasons you should have a lawyer-prepared will: Are you afraid of what wills prepared by lawyers will cost? Do you think lawyer-prepared wills are bad investments? Is it…
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