Target Your Estate Planning Resolutions

Here are 3 tips to target for your good intentions:

#1 Don’t be overly ambitious with your estate planning.

You want your goals to be manageable to be successful. Don’t expect everything can be done overnight. How about starting with a will or power of attorney?

#2 You need a lawyer to prepare legal documents for you.

These include wills and powers of attorney. Are your documents out of date because you now have children? Old wills can be worse than useless. You could harm your minor children without a trust and guardian.

#3 Find the right lawyer to help you.

This will take you some time. It’s like finding a good contractor or repairman. You need a lawyer to answer your legal questions, not a law clerk. Don’t be tricked into thinking any lawyer will do. Your estate planning DNA is different.

Call my office today – 416 769 9800 – and review your estate planning needs.

Posted In: Estates On: January 5th, 2012

“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

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