The Estate Blog - Edward Olkovich Law

Are Probate Police Patrols Coming to Ontario?

You’ll have to wait for the answer to this question. The Ontario provincial election results may bring some answers. The public and professionals are in the dark. No one knows what is taxed under Ontario’s new probate tax rules. We are waiting for regulations to enlighten us….
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Executors Need to Use Blueprints

It can happen overnight – suddenly, you’re an executor. You are put in charge of an estate. You have to probate a will. You need answers to your questions. What is an executor supposed to do? What do good executors do first? As a Certified Specialist in…
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Follow These New Rules to Retain Estate Lawyers

Jerry was named in his father’s will as the estate executor. The will specified Jerry was to hire the father’s lawyer, Frank, to probate the will. But Jerry had a problem. He lived in North Bay and Frank, the father’s will lawyer, practiced in Toronto. Was Jerry…
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Why Executors Worry about… Digital Assets

Do you know what digital estate assets are? As an estate trustee, you have to secure estate property. This can include protecting valuable digital property. Here are some digital estate dos and don’ts for executors. Electronic or digital information can be a digital asset. It can be…
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Toronto Library Seminars for Executors

Are you planning your estate or running an estate? What do you know about probate? You don’t need to go to graduate school to be an executor/estate trustee. You do, however, need to have an overview of the probate process. What happens to an estate is everyone’s…
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Ontario Estate Trustees – Checklist to Prepare an Estate Inventory

Suddenly you’re an executor. You are asked to prepare an estate inventory. What do you have to do? The first step is to find out what kind of an inventory is required. I’ll give you a sample checklist for an asset inventory. Like all checklists, it only…
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Executor’s Duty to Protect the Estate

Are you handling an estate? Then this is your first duty as an estate legal representative. You protect persons, property, assets, valuables and family pets. You will learn this is the first of many duties. To help my clients, I explain the three primary executor duties in…
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Ontario Powers of Attorney for Property Summary

Will you become a victim because you don’t have a power of attorney (POA)? Powers of attorney are straightforward legal documents. However, in the wrong hands, they can become dangerous. I’ll clear up some essentials on powers of attorney for property. Power of Attorney for Property Essentials…
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Using Powers of Attorney for Property in Ontario

“What do I need to know about using powers of attorney for property in Ontario?” Dorothy was asking this question sitting in my Toronto law office. Dorothy needed to act under a power of attorney (POA). “What is the law in Ontario?” she asked. “Let me give…
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Are You an Estate Planning Zombie?

Zombies are mindless but far from harmless. Zombies approach estate planning in a similar way. Are you mindlessly wandering, like a zombie, without a will or estate plan? Put your heart and mind into protecting your family. Discover the Perfect Plan to Protect Your Loved Ones. Zombies…
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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