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Series: Before Starting Your Job as Executor, Answer These 6 Quick Estate Questions

Question 3 Will there be lawsuits? Are you an Ontario estate executor? You must know this. How people interpret wills can lead to disagreements which are inevitable. Even in the best families, people don’t always agree. Disagreements can cause people to hire lawyers. You may be involved…
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Series: Before Starting Your Job as Executor, Answer These 6 Quick Estate Questions

Question 1 Is the Estate Broke? Most executors find being an executor is more work than they expected. No one ever warned them before they got involved. People wished they knew how much trouble being an executor was. Before you act, here’s what to ask first: Q…
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Can’t Find the Last Will – What Do You Do?

Here’s Chad’s story about handling an estate when he couldn’t find a will. He became an Ontario estate trustee without a will. Keep reading about our hero, Chad, if you need to handle an estate without a will. Chad was feeling overwhelmed. He had just been told…
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Test Yourself with this Ontario Executor Quiz If You’re the Estate Trustee Under a Will

Circle your answer and check for the correct answers below. “Executor” is the name of: a) a new planetb) a part of the brainc) a person named in a willd) all of the above Executors are Ontario estate trustees, estate representatives and fiduciaries named in: a) a…
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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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Executors: Are You Ready?

If you are a professional advisor, you must say “No” to any client who wants you to be their executor. There are many reasons for this. I will cover them in the next couple of posts. You may not know what dangers lie ahead. You may not…
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Are You An Executor Looking for Help?

Most people do not know what executors are expected to do. Making the wrong decision can cause stress and get you into trouble. If you are a new executor of an estate, I know you are feeling overwhelmed. What should you do first? You have to protect…
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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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Series: Before Starting Your Job as Executor, Answer These 6 Quick Estate Questions

Series: Before Starting Your Job as Executor, Answer These 6 Quick Estate Questions

Can’t Find the Last Will – What Do You Do?

Test Yourself with this Ontario Executor Quiz If You’re the Estate Trustee Under a Will

Ontario Executors Take Heart

Executors: Are You Ready?

Are You An Executor Looking for Help?

Tag: help with probate

Series: Before Starting Your Job as Executor, Answer These 6 Quick Estate Questions

Series: Before Starting Your Job as Executor, Answer These 6 Quick Estate Questions

Can’t Find the Last Will – What Do You Do?

Test Yourself with this Ontario Executor Quiz If You’re the Estate Trustee Under a Will

Ontario Executors Take Heart

Executors: Are You Ready?

Are You An Executor Looking for Help?

Ontario Executors Take Heart 