How Professional Estate Planning Can Protect Your Loved Ones

Professional estate planning advice offers the human touch that software and AI cannot. When it comes to estate planning, here are the benefits I offer you. I will show you how to take the first steps to:

Make better wills with professional help
Avoid traps and troubles and loved ones going to court over your estate.
Save income and provincial estate administration (probate) taxes
Preview your estate to reduce taxes without risk.
Understand powers of attorney and personal care issues
Appoint persons you trust to make decisions if you cannot.
Find the right person for every job
Choose executors, trustees and attorneys.
Learn the tax-free advantages of life insurance
Provide for your family and achieve your estate goals.
Learn how to use trusts to secure assets
Protect minors or those persons with special needs.
Protect yourself in marriage or divorce
Get advice for when you marry, separate or divorce.
Learn how to benefit from legal checkups
Use reminders and checklists to review estate plans.

Need help reaching your estate planning goals? Make sure your family benefits from professional estate planning. I can help. Contact me for a meeting to discuss your questions.

I am a Certified Specialist. Estate law is all I do.

Posted In: Estates, Wills On: May 13th, 2025

“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