Ed Olkovich

Battle of the wills

Online only, 26/09/2019 / Comments (0)

Jack’s mom promised him a share of the family estate. But because she passed away before his father, can Dad cut him out?

Juliana is single and has no children. Who should be executor of her will?

Online only, 12/06/2019 / Comments (0)

Trust companies and some lawyers provide services for people whose family and friends can’t or don’t want to take on the work and responsibility.

Important tips on leaving real estate in your will

Online only, 08/05/2019 / Comments (0)

How can Annie ensure her son inherits her condo mortgage-free?

3 rules for maximizing charitable donations in your will

Online only, 10/04/2019 / Comments (0)

Mary wants to use charitable gifts to help reduce the amount of tax owed by her estate.

What happens to interest on an inheritance while executors fight over a will

Online only, 13/03/2019 / Comments (0)

Will Miguel get his inheritance?

The challenge of estate planning with blended families

Online only, 13/02/2019 / Comments (0)

Blended family conflicts have Chris rethinking her will. What should she do?

Do you need to name all nieces and nephews as beneficiaries in a will?

Online only, 04/01/2019 / Comments (0)

And if Elizabeth doesn’t name them all, will those left out contest the will?

Should I make both my kids executors to my will?

Online only, 30/11/2018 / Comments (0)

Andrew sees advantages to naming both kids but wonders if it’s wise

My parents are in their 90s with no estate plan. What now?

Online only, 09/11/2018 / Comments (0)

Nancy is an only child and her parents refuse to estate plan in order to reduce the taxes she would have to pay upon their deaths

Am I entitled to my dead husband’s inheritance?

Online only, 19/10/2018 / Comments (0)

Spouses could get a piece of an inheritance, but it depends on the wording in the will

Who is the best person to name as executor to a will?

Online only, 05/10/2018 / Comments (0)

Here are the options and the pros and cons of each

What can go wrong if your will executor lives abroad

Online only, 21/09/2018 / Comments (0)

Jay has named his two adult children to be executors. One lives in the U.S.—and that could cause problems

Should you probate a will that includes real estate?

Online only, 17/08/2018 / Comments (0)

These are the rules in Ontario

How to ensure an ex-spouse doesn’t receive a part of your estate

Online only, 03/08/2018 / Comments (0)

“We have been separated for over 25 years and I’d like my present spouse to inherit everything”

Wording a will to cover loans to family can be a hot potato

Online only, 29/06/2018 / Comments (0)

Even with official documentation, personal loans can cause family friction