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Probate is Perplexing – Use these 10 Concepts to Enlighten Ontario Trustees

My probate tips will help Ontario estate trustees/executors understand probate. 1. Probate matters are handled by the Superior Court of Ontario. Everyone refers to this as the estate court or probate court. However, there is no longer a designated estate court. In Toronto, estate cases are assigned…
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Healthy Executors are Not at Risk

Let me clarify that headline: All executors are at risk if they do not understand their legal duties. You can be attacked by estate beneficiaries, taken advantage of by smooth sales people, and even get sued. I encourage executors and estate trustees to get proper legal advice….
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Executors: Change the Locks to be Safe Not Sorry

Real estate creates a different set of responsibilities for estate executors. If you are the legal representative of an estate, consider the real estate issues in this post. It’s important to get the right legal advice to protect yourself. You never know who may have a key…
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Executor Duties: When The Estate Has No Money

You receive a phone call late at night. Your distant cousin died and made you executor of his estate. You want to help and jump into action. Consider if you should accept the job. You may think I am callous. After all, a person asked you to…
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What Do You Do If The Will Is Ambiguous?

My wife told me that her dream had an important warning. She described the characters in her dream. “They were wearing red coats. Red means risk and danger,” she said. “Don’t take any unnecessary chances today.” I’m no Sigmund Freud when it comes to interpreting dreams. But…
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Do Estate Disputes Require Estate Lawyers?

Estate disputes are common events. These disputes range from seating arrangements at a funeral home to court cases contesting a will. Are you an executor or, in Ontario, an estate trustee? You must hire lawyers to perform legal work. If you do, are you, as executor, liable…
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Executors: Are You Losing Sleep Over These Issues?

Most estate executors have no idea how to handle probate matters. Executors without a plan have more chance of stress than success. You are not alone when it comes to having estate nightmares. I have prepared a common list of fears that keeps executors up at night….
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Are Executors Liable for Income Taxes in the Estate?

Paying income taxes can drive you crazy. If you are an executor, it is even worse. You can get stuck paying someone else’s income taxes. Here are some executor tips so you won’t pay for costly mistakes. As the legal representative for an estate, executors must handle…
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Executors: Learn Your Essential Estate Duties

Are you an estate executor? A relative, friend or business associate could ask you to handle their estate. Studies show you probably don’t know what you are supposed to do. I have created a free ebook about your duties as an executor. You need a plan to…
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Choose The Right Estate Executor

When choosing estate executors, my clients often tell me: • I am afraid of choosing the wrong executor • I have no options when choosing my executor • I postponed making my will because I didn’t know who to choose. As an estate lawyer, I help clients…
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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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