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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People ask me this all the time. Usually Mom has left the hospital and people ask me if I make house calls. Here’s what you need to know if you must call a lawyer for your parent. When your father … Continue reading
All lawyers are not the same. Every lawyer works differently. Before you hire the wrong lawyer to make your will, do your homework. Find out what steps other lawyers will follow. Here are the steps I follow with my clients. What … Continue reading
Most people want advice. They already have too much information and need help making better decisions. You need to do some homework to make your will. Get a referral to an experienced estate lawyer from professionals you already know and … Continue reading
Are you tempted to use a kit to create your will? The danger with will kits is that they claim to be "legally approved." Well, that's hardly accurate. Only lawyers can express a legal opinion on a will after you … Continue reading
If you have a will, here are some reasons to update it: 1. You divorce, separate or cohabit with a new partner. 2. Children are born, adopted or you need new guardians. 3. You now have grandchildren or stepchildren. 4. … Continue reading
Your loved ones could be at risk. Use this checklist to make sure you have protected them. Answer each question with a "yes" or "no" response. 1. I have a written plan to protect loved ones if something happens to … Continue reading
1. If you marry after the date of your Will, it will, in most cases, be automatically revoked. You should consult me or another lawyer again. 2. The following are some of the events that might occur, requiring you to … Continue reading
Join me, Ed Olkovich, during my free Wednesday webinars. In November, I’ll cover how to make a great will. You’ll discover 3 secrets in 30 minutes in each online webinar. All you have to do is register here. There’s nothing … Continue reading
We are celebrating Thanksgiving this week. When you think of your family remember this. Estate planning is what you do for your loved ones. Here’s more good news to go with your turkey. Free Estate Webinars are back at 7 … Continue reading
It’s summer and everyone gets invited to a wedding. Did you know that a marriage revokes all wills? There are exceptions for those wills expressly made in contemplation of marriage to a new spouse. In a Second Marriage Marriage creates … Continue reading
