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Use This Checklist to Review Existing Wills and See if You Need Your Will Updated

Making Wills Easy – New Summer Series 4 Years ago, you made your will, perhaps since you got married, had children or bought your home. You put your will away some place safe. Maybe it is with your lawyer if you used one to prepare your will….
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When Walter Died Without Making His Will: Maria’s Spousal Story

Making Wills Easy – New Summer Series 3 Maria was a nurse’s aide who married Walter. They lived together in Walter’s house for 17 years before Walter died without a will. Walter owned his house — in his name — after his divorce and had a large mortgage….
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Here’s Why You Don’t Want Any Wills That the Government Writes for You

Making Wills Easy – New Summer Series 2 If you die without a will, your provincial government writes one for you. Fat chance they know what your family needs or that they will help you save taxes. Intestate estates, where people die without wills, have more problems….
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Why Use Lawyers to Prepare Wills

Are you still struggling to make your will without using a lawyer? Think you can do it yourself using an online service. No lawyer is involved online to provide advice. There are only dangers, not advantages, of not using lawyers to make your will. Let me describe…
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Ontario Executors Require Answers to Questions: Who pays for the funeral if you are the executor?

Who pays for the funeral if you are the executor? Executors must be reasonable when arranging a funeral. Funeral directions in wills are not legally binding on executors. The funeral is an estate expense shared by residual beneficiaries. They can object if the costs are extravagant. You…
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Are You an Estate Planning Zombie?

Zombies are mindless but far from harmless. Zombies approach estate planning in a similar way. Are you mindlessly wandering, like a zombie, without a will or estate plan? Put your heart and mind into protecting your family. Discover the Perfect Plan to Protect Your Loved Ones. Zombies…
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Executors: What to Do if the Will is Confusing

Are you are an executor acting under a will? Wills can contain ambiguous, contradictory or impossible terms. In this post, I’ll give you some tips on handling such will problems. You need to understand what the will requires you to do as executor. It is crucial for…
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Executor Estate Duties Quiz

As an estate executor you have fiduciary duties you may not even know. I created a quiz to explain what estate executor duties are. It will help you understand your estate responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list. Give yourself one point for each duty you can…
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Estate Executors: Do You Know These Estate Definitions?

All estate executors must know these terms. Use this free glossary when you handle an estate. It will help you when you meet your estate lawyer. Estate Executor Definitions Estate Taxes-in Canada there are no estate taxes based on the overall size of the estate. However, there…
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Executor Tips: Where to Look to Find the Will for Probate

In my last post, we had frantic Ann searching for Olivia’s original will. I explained why you need to search for the original will. Now I’ll give you some tips on how to find wills. Executors need to know exactly where the will is and how to…
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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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