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Breakthrough Wills and Estate Planning Answers

#5 Your Goals for Specific Properties Read the previous post in my Breakthrough Wills and Estate Planning Series, #4 Why Legal and Moral Obligations Matter. You may wish to deal with specific assets, such as key properties like a business, heirlooms or a beneficiary’s request, in your…
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Do You Have a Healthy Estate Plan? Answer These Vital Questions

Estate planning is different if you are 28 or 58 and retiring. Make sure you and your loved ones are not at risk. Your Estate Planning Checkup If you already have an estate plan, then take this quiz to see how healthy it is. Use this checkup…
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DIY Wills: The Costly Mistake You Might Be Making

Do-it-yourself and online wills are all the rage again. But do you know that they can lead to estate problems? Most people do not know or understand property law, family, estate and tax laws to prepare wills that don’t create complications or legal concerns. If what you…
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Exercise Your Will Power to Protect Your Loved Ones – Part 2

Having a will ensures your loved ones are provided for. Read Part 1 of this post. Your estate trustee or executor is the person named in your will to distribute your stuff. Without your will, courts must appoint an estate trustee without a will. Executors can be…
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Protect Your Loved Ones: Make Your Will Now

It keeps happening again and again. Monica came into my office because she was in an estate dispute. She asked what she thought was a simple question, “Why bother making a will if wills are not valid?” My answer was simple. “You must ensure your will is…
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Why People Who Own Real Estate Don’t Make Wills

This week I received a call from a relative of someone who died. After expressing my condolences, I asked if there was a will. The answer was the person refused to discuss wills with loved ones. The conversation shifted to me asking, what did this person have…
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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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