Want Help Understanding Your Role as Executor?

Sign up here for an Executor Workshop I am running for EstateTherapy.com on January 26, 8 – 9 p.m. EST. You will receive a copy of my book, Executor Toolkit: What Every Executor Needs to Succeed. You will learn my 3-step … Continue reading →

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How Not to Probate Wills in Ontario – A Case Study

Should YOU, as an executor, attempt to probate a will by yourself? Here’s the tale of Jennifer to teach you.  In her job with an insurance company, Jennifer filled out forms all day.  She thought it would not be much … Continue reading →

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Do You Want to Keep Your Sanity as Executor?

Here are 3 tips to keep you out of trouble. You must know the distinction between executor work and legal work. Get professional advice about your executor duties – the sooner the better. Not all lawyers are experienced in probate … Continue reading →

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Do You Want a Second Legal Opinion on a Probate Problem?

It’s not uncommon to lose sleep if you are involved in a probate dispute. What should you do if you are uncertain how to solve an estate problem? Get legal advice from an experienced estate lawyer. Certainty is not possible … Continue reading →

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Estate Lawyers Are Not All Equal Part 2 of 2

In part 1, I gave you ways to find the right estate/probate lawyer. Now what do you do with your list?  Make sure you do your homework. Compare the list of possible candidates. The names of two or three lawyers … Continue reading →

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Estate Lawyers Are Not All Equal Part 1 of 2

Good probate lawyers can help executors make better decisions. Are you handling an estate as executor? You cannot afford to have an inexperienced probate lawyer. Finding the Right Estate/Probate Lawyer   Here are seven tips to help you. Begin by … Continue reading →

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Need a Certified Specialist in Estates Law?

You know what a medical specialist does, but what about a legal specialist?  In Ontario, the body that licenses lawyers is called the Law Society of Upper Canada. It has a certified specialist program for specific areas of law, including … Continue reading →

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Hold on, I’m Coming

“Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.” – George Bernard Shaw The other day I was having a drink with my tennis doubles partners, Sam & … Continue reading →

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