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Ontario Executors Take Heart 

I  help Ontario executors avoid and resolve estate problems. I am starting a new series for my Learning Center to offer you valuable information.   Every estate is different. Each executor will face different estate problems.  You may deal with: disgruntled beneficiaries dad’s new wife business creditors mom’s new common law friend houses with hoarders legal challenges Estate assets may disappear…
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Ontario Executors: Probating an Estate Can Be Nasty and Confusing, Get Experienced Legal Advice

You may be able to work with any lawyer to get through probate. But getting the right experienced estate lawyer is important. You can avoid problems later when you need to close an estate. Should you try working through the probate rules by yourself? That depends on…
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Are You an Ontario Executor Looking for Relief from a Nasty Probate Problem?

That’s when Ontario executors call me for help. You may need help to resolve these Ontario estate issues involving: real estate owned by estates court disputes over wills accounting disputes claims against executors for alleged misconduct co-executor disputes income tax clearance issues informal estate distributions family law…
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Ontario Executors Start Your Estate Journey with This Free Report 

I have written a free report to help Ontario executors. It is called, Start Your Ontario Executor Journey Here. You’ll find it on my website. This report is based on my experience as an Ontario Law Society Certified Specialist in Estates and Trusts Law. I have included information…
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7. Conflict or Conflict of Interest

Even in situations where everything is spelled out in the will down to the smallest detail, there will be disagreements. It is inevitable. As part of the human condition, people disagree. Even in the best of families, there will be questions of interpretation. “That’s not what dad…
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6. Your Age Considerations as Ontario Executor

If you are 82 and live 3,000 miles away, you must seriously consider renouncing as executor. You don’t want to impair your health by administering an estate. Long-distance is a terrible way to find out you have a fire you can’t put out. Don’t start acting as…
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5. Business Comes Before Pleasure for an Ontario Executor

If there’s an active business to wind up and sell, will you be up to it? As executor, you can be caught in the middle of a shotgun clause in a shareholders or partnership agreement. Will you be able to handle the stress and get the best…
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2. Real estate is always an executor headache in Ontario

As executor, you have to keep real estate insured with fire insurance at all times. This makes you responsible to carry out inspections to protect yourself from liability. What if a pipe bursts in the house and floods a neighbour’s property? You could be sued if proper…
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1. The estate is broke.

Consider this: if you are an executor with any of these headaches, you need expert estate advice. The estate is broke. If there are more liabilities than assets, think twice about getting involved. There may not be money to pay your fees or even lawyers’ fees to…
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Bad Legal Advice Costs Executors Plenty – Part 2

You recall from my last post Blake was Uncle Jerry’s estate trustee. I will finish Blake’s tale. You’ll learn how a simple matter can cost an executor plenty. In this post, I’ll also give you steps to protect yourself as executor. Blake, the executor or “estate trustee”…
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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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