Ed Olkovich

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

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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

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“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

Are my husband’s sons entitled to part of my home?

Online only, 19/06/2018 / Comments (0)

He died without a will and they are adults now

How spousal survivorship rights work with property

Online only, 01/06/2018 / Comments (0)

A deceased person could have assets that were not controlled by her executor

The wrong way to save on probate fees

Online only, 26/02/2018 / Comments (0)

You can’t save by choosing a province with lower probate fees

Why have a will when you have beneficiaries?

Online only, 05/02/2018 / Comments (0)

You give up some control when you just have beneficiaries and no will

What a ‘promise’ means in legal terms

Online only, 19/12/2017 / Comments (0)

Kathy was promised a gift in her stepmother’s will. But the executor sold it before she could claim it. Is she legally entitled?

Do my heirs need to be at the reading of my will?

Online only, 11/12/2017 / Comments (0)

This woman wonders what her sons and grandchildren need to do to inherit her Californian estate

Can my stepmother change my father’s will?

Online only, 27/11/2017 / Comments (0)

What to know about wills, elderly parents and blended families

Am I entitled to my half-brother’s estate?

Online only, 16/10/2017 / Comments (0)

His possessions could be considered ‘intestate’

Is a will without witnesses valid?

Online only, 02/10/2017 / Comments (0)

An older will whose witnesses can’t be located might be difficult to validate. Here’s what you can do

Can I disinherit my spoiled daughter?

Online only, 08/09/2017 / Comments (0)

You can’t ignore those who have legal rights to your estate