Category: Wills

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A Few Practical Rules about Ontario Family Law Elections for Married Spouses

What are the family law election rights? I’ll explain that in a moment. Here are some practical rules to help you if your married spouse has died. Rule 1 Only married spouses have Ontario family law elections. Common law spouses do not have such inheritance rights. Common…
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How MrWills.com Was Born

MrWills.com was born in 1997 after the first Ontario Make a Will Week campaign. I was founding chair of this Ontario program that ran November 17–23, 1997. Lawyers across Ontario were involved. At that time, only 39.8% of adult Ontario residents had a lawyer-prepared will (Decima Research,…
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Why the Best Will You Can Buy Is a Lawyer-Prepared Will

Are you tempted to prepare your own will online or with a will kit? Do you know who can defend your will in court? Who will your loved ones call if your will is challenged? They will call a lawyer, sure. But what evidence is available to…
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You Can Stop Looking for Help with Your Estate Dispute

Are you involved in an Ontario estate dispute? You need legal advice you trust to resolve your estate dispute. I have experience: defending and contesting wills obtaining support and dependents’ relief for spouses dealing with estates without wills interpreting wills selling estate properties You may be grieving…
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Is Your Lawyer an Expert in Estate Law?

This may surprise you: Not every will is valid. A common question I receive is: Why bother making wills if judges can cancel them? Well, not making a valid will can be the biggest blunder you can make. The trick is to have a legal will. But…
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Can Handwritten Notes Be Valid Ontario Holographic Wills?

This is how it happened: Martin’s uncle sent him an email saying he was going to change his will. Uncle Ted told Martin he would change his will beneficiaries and wanted to leave Martin his condominium. Uncle Ted said he would see his lawyer and make sure…
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How Can Wills be Made in the Future?

Can you make your will with Alexa or Siri? Artificial intelligence may take over our lives. Voice activated search may eliminate smart phones and keyboards. Voice activated technology has already intruded our privacy and homes. The answer is ‘No’ to electronically signing wills when it comes to…
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Can You Dictate Your Last Will with Google?

You are brushing your teeth in the morning when it happens. You recall your daughter, Sandra, did not call you on your birthday yesterday. Your blood begins to boil. AGAIN. You know this may be petty. But despite your attempts to control your parental anger, you say…
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How Ontario Distributes Estates Without a Will

My last post gave you tips on handling Ontario estates if there is no will. These are intestate estates. Guess who shares when there is an intestacy? What you learn may encourage you to sign your will. Here is a Simple Example of an Intestate Distribution: When…
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“I want to thank Ed and his firm for getting me through a very difficult time. He was recommended to me by another lawyer and I am grateful for that recommendation. Ed kept me grounded, listened to me, counseled me and supported me. I do so appreciate that. And he is worth every penny. Thank you!” - Claudia R, Toronto

“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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