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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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Why the Best Will You Can Buy Is a Lawyer-Prepared Will

Are you tempted to prepare your own will online or with a will kit? Do you know who can defend your will in court? Who will your loved ones call if your will is challenged? They will call a lawyer, sure. But what evidence is available to…
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Can New Roofs Leak?

Let’s say you need a roof on the new home you are building. You hire Joe the Roofer to do the job. You wake up one day to find water leaking from your new roof. At least you have not paid the last instalment on his contract….
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Lawsuits: The Real Weapons of Mass Destruction

What is the best strategy if you are involved in a legal battle? Do you hire aggressive lawyers to blow the other side out of the water? Will the other side give up if you antagonize them? Or should you try to resolve your legal problem before…
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How Estate Executors Hire Lawyers

This is one of the first decisions you get to make as an executor. Choose wisely – changing lawyers is time-consuming and expensive. After you do your preliminary research, interview prospective candidates. Look for referrals and search law firm websites. Note: Some estate problems will call for…
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When You Need to Hire a Lawyer for a Relative…

What if a friend or relative is in trouble? They telephone you asking for help to hire a lawyer. What happens if you call a lawyer for them? Well, this complicates things when you act as a go-between. You may not understand why until you finish reading…
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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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