Category: Wills

Caution: Wills Are Not Bulletproof

Free EstateTherapy.com webinar – Wednesday, November 17, 7 p.m. EST You can’t imagine the chaos that can be caused by a bad will. Your family can be torn apart if you make a will that is not valid. All of your relatives may have to hire lawyers….
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Choosing Executors – Free EstateTherapy.com Webinar

“Who do you want your executor to be?” Can you answer this question? When you make your will, you need to find the right answers. Why? Because your executor takes care of what is precious to you. If you have only been married once, your choice may…
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Why is Estate Planning Like a Financial Time Bomb?

“Live long and prosper.” – Mr. Spock, Star Trek Get ready. It’s coming, and one writer calls it “a looming elderquake”. It is the financial time bomb of longer lives. This is what I read in a New York Times column by Natasha Singer [Sunday October 17,…
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A Tool to Increase Your Professional Income

Ed Olkovich will be conducting a webinar on behalf of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers’ Pro-Track Speaker Academy (CAPS). Ed’s topic will be: Speaker Contracts: A Tool to Increase Your Professional Income with These Easy Steps Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Ed will discuss the importance…
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Estate Planning and a Divorce Checklist

You need to review your estate planning whenever you have a change in your relationships. Determine if changes require you to create or revise your: 1. Will for protection 2. Trust for beneficiaries 3. Guardians for minors 4. Executors to administer estate 5. New powers of attorney…
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Estate Planning for Vacation Properties

My philosophy as an estate specialist is a bit different. I remind clients to focus on their family’s needs. Your first consideration in planning your estate is always the welfare of the people you care about. The people we leave behind hope they will not inherit your…
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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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Secrets to Protect Your Family – Avoid These 5 Common Problems in Wills

1. Make sure your will is current If your will is not up to date, it can be more expensive to deal with your assets after you’re gone. Changes in your relationships, beneficiaries, or assets normally require will updates. 2. Let people know where to find your…
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5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Will to Save Your Family Grief

Your will is a legal document that is subject to court review. Keep these points in mind when reviewing or making your will. 1. Comply with legal formalities for signing wills Each jurisdiction has different requirements for signing and witnessing wills. In Ontario, even homemade wills must…
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Make Your Will Bulletproof

By Edward Olkovich, Originally published by CARP Magazine at 50Plus.ca Can you make your will bulletproof? You can avoid some dangerous traps when you make a will by learning some of the potential pitfalls and the reasons why you must keep your will up to date. You…
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“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

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