Certified Specialist in Estates & Trusts Law
Client’s Rights
For Your Protection
Identity Verification
Book An Appointment
Ask for a no-obligation copy of our Welcome Memo, “What’s the Key Moment in Every Relationship?” We will be glad to email, fax or mail it with a list of our current fees. Or, read our Welcome Memo here and review our Fee Schedule here.
1. How is your firm different?
I am a Certified Specialist in Estates and Trusts Law. I have experience planning, administering estates and going to court. When you retain me, you get the benefit of my experienced law clerks as well. They assist in handling estates, real estate matters, preparing wills and court claims.
2. What is the cost of your first consultation?
I offer free telephone consultations, without obligation, regarding estate administration and litigation matters. The demands on my time require me to charge my normal hourly rates for will consultations. Please review my Welcome Memo here and my Fee Schedule here before requesting a telephone consultation or appointment.
3. How do you charge clients?
Fees are discussed usually before our first meeting. I provide copies of our Welcome Package to all new clients. This explains if a flat fee or hourly rate will be charged.
Review my Welcome Memo here and Fee Schedule here, then contact my law firm to arrange for a consultation or appointment to review your needs.
Client’s Rights
Here are the basic entitlements you will receive as a client:
1. Respect – this includes common courtesy and addressing your concerns in a timely and professional manner.
2. Competence – I have a professional obligation not to accept your case if I cannot provide the necessary level of professional service. I am required to provide you with professional opinions free of any conflicts of interest.
3. Confidentiality – you have the right to know that your secrets and privacy will be protected as permitted by law.
4. Full fee disclosure – includes being advised what to do in the event of any fee dispute which would involve resolving issues through mediation.
5. The truth about your case – you want the truth, not lies about your chances or options.
6. Professional treatment – as a lawyer I am not just running a business. I am a professional playing a vital role in the justice system. The legal system relies on lawyers to protect your liberty and rights.
As a professional, I have a duty to put my client’s needs in front of my own.
Contact my law firm to arrange for a consultation or appointment to review your needs.
For Your Protection
I cannot provide legal advice or answer legal questions over the phone or by email.
No confidential lawyer-client relationship starts until:
a) an agreement has been signed by both client and lawyer; and
b) appropriate interviews, identification and conflict checks are made.
Please read our Disclaimer and Terms of Use.
Law Society Requirements:
The Ontario Law Society requires lawyers, before accepting new clients, to:
- perform identity checks with photo identification of new clients;
- confirm no conflict of interest exists, and
- advise clients about confidentiality rules.
Until such steps are taken, we cannot offer you any legal advice.
When you become a client, you must provide identification information on this form.
Identity Verification
The Ontario Law Society requires lawyers, before accepting new clients, to:
- perform identity checks with photo identification of new clients;
- confirm no conflict of interest exists, and
- advise clients about confidentiality rules.
Until such steps are taken, I cannot offer you any legal advice.
When you become a client, you must provide identification information on this form.
Book An Appointment
It’s as Easy as 1,2,3…
Step 1
Contact my law firm by clicking here or call 416.769.9800 to request my office Welcome Package, free of charge. This includes:
- my current fees (see my Fee Schedule here)
- estate planning information
- basic questions for you to answer
- information to bring to your appointment
Please answer the questions as best you can. This will ensure you get proper legal advice at the lowest cost possible. You can review my Welcome Memo here.
Step 2
Once you review this information, you can book an appointment. You will be asked to email or bring your completed MrWills.com Guide to… Estate Planning: New Client Information.
You will also be asked to bring a deposit for legal fees. Fees can be paid by cheque or VISA. Cash is not accepted.
Step 3
Once I receive your final instructions, a draft will or power of attorney documents will be sent for your review and approval. After necessary changes are made, you’ll book an appointment to sign your documents in my office.
Please note the following before requesting an appointment:
- I, Ed Olkovich, BA, LLB, C.S., TEP, conduct all appointments during normal office hours
- No appointments for hospital or home visits are given
- Photo identification for all clients must be supplied
- Couples must have no conflict of interest and must waive confidentiality between themselves
Caution – for Your Protection
Do not send will instructions by mail, fax or email. I disregard such communications and will not reply.
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Contact my law firm to arrange for a consultation or appointment to review your needs.
