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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Wills are Hardly the Right Investment for Your Family

Making Wills Easy – New Summer Series 7 One DIY will I read stated: “I leave the first ten percent of my worldly goods to God.” I wondered how would anyone arrange delivery? The person’s good intentions were clear. But they could still end up the villain…
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Are You an Innocent Legal Victim?

Perhaps an unfaithful spouse, dishonest partner or an employer mistreated you. Was this how your legal battle started? Were you looking for sympathy? If you don’t get it, will you stick to your innocent victim story? You want a judge to say that what the other side did…
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Why Do We Rush to Court?

We live in a competitive society. We worship winners and forget losers. Everyone knows Lance Armstrong, but nobody recalls the names of those he beat. We want lawyers who win and choose lawyers who want to win for us. We want reassurance that our claims are justified…
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You’re Not in Kansas Anymore

You feel like your entire house is spinning and you are helpless. Your lawyer, Tom the Terminator, checks the facts and gathers evidence to support your version of the truth. He can then properly advise you on your case and if a judge can give you what…
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Do Clients Need EstateTherapy™?

Seminars, workshops or webinars offer excellent ways for you to emotionally connect with your audience. That’s my thinking based on re-reading an article by George Hartman in the Investment Executive (November 2010). Hartman was writing about how seminars are making a comeback. He was reviewing the 3rd…
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Some Surprising Statistics

Wondering why you haven’t carried out your estate planning resolutions yet? According to one survey of 831 lawyers in the U.S., you may not be alone. WealthCounsel, a nationwide organization of estate planning attorneys, in its January 2011 (Trusts & Estates) magazine summarized the key finding that…
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Executors – Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Probate Lawyer

Looking for a lawyer is a terrifying experience. I can give you some pointers to avoid making a costly mistake in this post. Even I know how hard it is to find the right lawyer. I hired lawyers for clients and my own business needs. Like you,…
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10 Reasons Why Estate Planning Stinks

Here they are. Don’t worry, I will give you the antidotes in future posts: 1. Thinking about death It may be frightening, but it’s inevitable. So why wait? 2. Taxes Income, estate, and probate taxes…need I say more? You do not have too pay too much. 3….
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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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