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Conversations on Aging: Tips to Have This Talk Sooner Than Later

Everyone needs to have these three conversations with their loved ones: Valuable information on these three topics was delivered at a recent presentation hosted by St. Joseph’s Toronto Health Centre Foundation on aging. The presentation, What Does it Take to Age in Place? was part of a…
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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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Update on Compensation and Duties of Estate Trustees, Guardians and Attorneys

Three times a year I update this published text. With permissions, I have posted this Publisher’s Note. What’s New in the May 2021 Release • Chapter 16: Will Challenges In Magnotta v. Magnotta, 2020 CarswellOnt 1096, 2020 ONSC 316 (Ont. S.C.J.), the court stated estate creditors that have no financial interest…
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Stop Risking Your Family’s Future – Part 3

Read Part 1 and Part 2 of my posts in this series. What if you become incapacitated, or an illness prevents you from handling your finances? What will you do? If you don’t have a power of attorney to handle your property, your loved ones must get…
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Ontario Power of Attorney for Property Options under the Ontario Substitute Decisions Act, 1992

Imagine Kevin, a scruffy-looking fellow walks into your bank on a Monday morning. He tells your bank manger he needs to use your Power of Attorney (POA). He wants to move all your money into his own bank account. He says he needs to do this immediately….
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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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Conversations on Aging: Tips to Have This Talk Sooner Than Later

Before The Unexpected Happens, You Can Protect Your Money While You’re Alive – Part 2

Update on Compensation and Duties of Estate Trustees, Guardians and Attorneys

Stop Risking Your Family’s Future – Part 3

Ontario Power of Attorney for Property Options under the Ontario Substitute Decisions Act, 1992