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Choosing Ontario Executors: Essential Tips for Your Wills

Read my previous post, Rules to Pick the Right Estate Trustee for Your Will. Executors have personal liability for their misconduct. Executors can decline the job. They cannot be compelled to act as executors. That’s why you always need to name a backup executor in your will….
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Rules to Pick the Right Estate Trustee for Your Will

You may be postponing making your will for the wrong reasons. Looking for the right estate executor is not a good reason. Why? Because your choice today may not be a good choice in five to 10 years. Executors are also called estate trustees in Ontario. I…
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Common Mistakes Choosing Your Estate Executor

Some estate executors can’t handle the job. I continue to see expensive mistakes being made because the wrong executor was chosen. I’ve seen people’s last remains languish in morgues because there was no will and no executor. No one can authorize the funeral and burial. If you…
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The New Golden Rule for Choosing Your Executor

Have you put off making your will? Is it because you can’t decide who your executor should be? I can solve that issue for you. You need to make a will to name your estate executor. Don’t stop reading because you have not made your will yet….
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Family Says It All When You Name Your Ontario Executors

Should you always name family as your executor? That depends if your family is capable. You may also want to reconsider using family as executors if they: can’t be trusted to get along are stepchildren from other relationships struggle with financial difficulties live out of the country…
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What Happens When You Choose the Wrong Ontario Executor?

You don’t want to choose an executor like Terrible Tony. Tony was his Uncle George’s executor. Tony arranged his uncle’s funeral and lavish reception. He bought a burial plot with an expensive headstone. This was despite everyone’s protests. Uncle George’s sister, Alice, said, “My brother wanted to…
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Choosing Ontario Executors: Don’t Let These Common Superstitions Trick You

Are you making a will and need to choose your executor? You’ll probably talk to your friends about who they chose. Get ready to hear some of these common superstitions. Friends may tell you their good luck or bad luck stories. But don’t think their superstitions pass…
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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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