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Essential Skills for Ontario Estate Trustees: Navigating Your 3-Phase Process

As an Ontario estate trustee, you will be learning new skills. You may not be aware of how little you know about estate matters and taxes. However, the time you spend learning these skills in an estate administration is something that you are entitled to be compensated…
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Breakthrough Wills and Estate Planning Answers

#9 Can You Dodge Probate? Probate need not be perplexing. Probate comes from the Latin verb probare, to prove. As for what probate is, that’s one of the most difficult questions I must answer when a member of the media interviews me. There is no sound bite…
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Protecting What Matters: How Lawyer-Assisted Wills Make a Difference in Ontario PART 2

Read Part 1 of this post. Cover Your Legal Responsibilities to Dependants You cannot ignore your legal responsibilities in your wills. You are obligated to comply with Ontario’s family and estate laws to support your dependants. How do you know who is a dependant in Ontario? And…
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Hostile Attacks on Ontario Executors Can Cost You Big-time

Objectors filed 300 objections to expenses in an executor’s accounting. The court dismissed all, except five, objections. The objectors alleged executor fraud. Their hostility towards the executor cost them. The court ordered the objectors to pay $35,000 toward the executor’s costs. This was a double whammy. The…
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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: estate administration

Essential Skills for Ontario Estate Trustees: Navigating Your 3-Phase Process

Breakthrough Wills and Estate Planning Answers

Protecting What Matters: How Lawyer-Assisted Wills Make a Difference in Ontario PART 2

Hostile Attacks on Ontario Executors Can Cost You Big-time