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Avoiding Costly Money Mistakes for Your Loves Ones

What are the costliest money mistakes you can make? Forget about what happens to your money when the real estate and stock markets collapse. The biggest blunder is not having an estate plan. Why is that? Everything you worked for during your entire life can be wiped…
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Before The Unexpected Happens, You Can Protect Your Money While You’re Alive – Part 2

Read Part 1 of this post here. Your attorney is a person you name in a power of attorney document as your substitute decision maker for property. Your attorney is not a lawyer. The term attorney refers to the person who is your agent. You are the…
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Avoid this Stomach-Turning Estate Planning Mistake

Dying Without a Proper Will It turns people’s stomachs when I explain the costs and work that is needed when loved ones suffer from bad wills. Or, worse yet, when there is no will at all. This is mind-boggling to me. People spend money on their cell…
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Stop Risking Your Family’s Future – Part 2

Let’s look at the steps you need to take for your action plan. You can read my first part of this series here. You need to cover the unexpected and inevitable surprises that life throws your way. I have identified these steps everyone must take to protect…
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Stop Risking Your Family’s Future – Part 1

Would you like to make sure your loved ones are protected? What would it be worth to you if, no matter what happens, you had a detailed plan of action ready? Well, I will share this information with you here, at no cost. You can use this…
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Is This the Year You’ll Make Your Last Will and Testament?

You’ve heard that artist Prince died without a will leaving his loved ones to inherit his estate problems. Yes, he is the Prince famous with hits like Purple Rain who died April 2016. He left an estate that’s still open. His loved ones have spent millions in…
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Your Estate Planning To-Do List

Get tips for your own estate planning to-do list this Sunday, June 5, 2011, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EST. Tune in to Zoomer Radio AM 740. Join me on Right on the Money with host, Wayne Baxter, CFP, of Investment Planning Counsel. We will discuss what…
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How Estate Smart Are You? Part 2 of 2

Welcome to Part 2 of How Estate Smart Are You? Test yourself by selecting True or False for each question. Read the answers below. 6. I can change my will by initialling the changes on the original documents. True □ False □ 7. My spouse…
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Are You Estate Illiterate?

Have you heard of the Task force on Financial Literacy? (www.financialliteracyincanada.com) It describes the need for lifelong learning when it comes to Canadians and their money. But what does it say about what happens to your money and family when you are gone? The Task Force released…
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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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