I am Ed Olkovich, a Toronto lawyer and Certified Specialist in Estates and Trusts Law. My blog has breakthrough ideas for estate planning and executors. I aim to provoke, propose and to persuade you to take action.
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Do you remember scenes in war movies where soldiers approach the enemy, unarmed, holding a tattered white sheet? In war zones, when you raise the white flag, it means you can’t fire your weapons or be fired upon. The improper … Continue reading
Have you ever tried to solve a disagreement by arguing with a person? Your attitude, facial expressions and tone of voice may have made things worse. You end up angering that person, making it impossible to bring them to the … Continue reading
The trial is scheduled by the trial co-ordinator’s office. Depending on the jurisdiction, a trial date may not be set until at least six months after the pre-trial conference. This wait depends again on the length of the trial and … Continue reading
Here is the sequence of steps in a typical lawsuit: 1. Pleadings – set out all claims and defences 2. Production of evidence 3. Discovery/Deposition – cross-examination under oath 4. Undertakings – for further material 5. Pre-trial Conference with a … Continue reading
