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Executors Need to Remember These Estate Tax Tips

Are you an estate trustee, wondering if you need professional tax help? You may say, “Why bother? After all, I prepare my own personal tax returns.” The risks are too great to do it yourself. I recommend clients avoid these risks. Forget about doing estate tax returns…
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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 Need to See the Big Picture

Gordon was a frazzled executor of a friend’s estate. He was getting phone calls from Simon, a beneficiary named in friend’s will. Simon wanted to know, “Where’s my inheritance? I was supposed to receive a third of the estate residue.” Gordon was running out of excuses to…
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Why Pity the Estate Executor?

Can you imagine you’re suddenly an executor? Like most executors, you don’t have any experience handling an estate. Your new workload feels like you’ve just have taken on another full-time job. Estate Disputes Can Be Horrible You can now find out now that you’re going to be…
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How Estate Executors Hire Lawyers

This is one of the first decisions you get to make as an executor. Choose wisely – changing lawyers is time-consuming and expensive. After you do your preliminary research, interview prospective candidates. Look for referrals and search law firm websites. Note: Some estate problems will call for…
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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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Tag: advice for executors

Executors Need to Remember These Estate Tax Tips

Toronto Library Seminars for Executors

Ontario Estate Trustees Need to See the Big Picture

Why Pity the Estate Executor?

How Estate Executors Hire Lawyers