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Protect Your Loved Ones: Make Your Will Now

It keeps happening again and again. Monica came into my office because she was in an estate dispute. She asked what she thought was a simple question, “Why bother making a will if wills are not valid?” My answer was simple. “You must ensure your will is…
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What are some odd clauses that people put in their wills? Are they enforceable?

Find out with FP Answers here. Need answers? Call my office today or book a meeting. Estate law is all I do. Ed Olkovich

The 7 Biggest Estate Planning Blunders

Problems can occur whenever someone else must try to interpret what you want done. If you don’t bother making an estate plan, the government will provide one by default. Their idea of what happens to your money leaves no room for your personal wishes, tax savings or…
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What Kind of Wills Do You Get Without Proper Advice?

So, you think you can put whatever you want into your will? After all, it is your money, isn’t it? WRONG! Your executor/estate trustee must pay all your taxes. You need advice on taxes that are payable on death. During the pandemic, you may have bought online…
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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

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Protect Your Loved Ones: Make Your Will Now

What are some odd clauses that people put in their wills? Are they enforceable?

The 7 Biggest Estate Planning Blunders

What Kind of Wills Do You Get Without Proper Advice?