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    How to Contest a Will
    How to Contest a Will
    How to Contest a Will
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    How to Contest a Will

    By Edward Olkovich

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    Are you unhappy because of what you received under a will? Is your inheritance less than expected? Your disappointment may lead you to question if the will is valid. This special report will help you understand the three steps to contest a will.

    You will learn the various grounds to contest a will. These are primarily because the will maker lacked the necessary mental capacity. Courts have a duty to investigate the validity of wills. If a court declares a will invalid, a prior will may be invalid.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEdward Olkovich
    Release dateJun 24, 2011
    ISBN9780973158878
    How to Contest a Will
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    Edward Olkovich

    My name is Ed Olkovich and I am a Toronto lawyer, and certified specialist in Estates and Trusts Law. This is my website, MrWills.com. I have written numerous books, taught other professionals and sat on the Ontario Law Society's Specialty Board. I am known as one of Canada's leading estate experts. For over 30 years, I have helped individuals, institutions and other lawyers. I can help if you are planning or handling an estate or resolving any dispute. The majority of Canadian adults have not done any proper planning. Disputes over their estates and wills are bound to happen. Yes, even in good families, to good people. You could be involved in an estate dispute. It could be because you are handling an estate as an executor, or, perhaps, you could lose your inheritance when a will is contested in court. Sometimes these problems can make you so upset you don't know what to do or where to begin. The scariest part is that you need to hire an estate lawyer. But don't think that all lawyers are the same. Estate matters involve complex and specialized areas of law. You need someone with the appropriate knowledge and experience on your side. My estate experience as a specialist will save you time and money. I will give you personal service at a cost comparable to larger firms. Edward Olkovich is a Toronto Lawyer, and an Ontario certified specialist in Estates and Trusts Law. Since 1978, he has: Provided experienced, common- sense, legal advice to clients; Helped educate legal professionals and the public through lively speaker series and seminars; Written no-nonsense books, reports, and home study guides on: making a will that works estate planning choosing executors finding the right lawyer how to handle probate estate administration resolving estate disputes Provided insightful interviews to the news media Legal Credentials Practising lawyer, in his own firm, Edward Olkovich Law Professional Corporation Past Chair of the Ontario "Make a Will Week" and past Co-Chair of the "Make A Will Month" campaigns, a province-wide public education programme with the Ontario Bar Association, Law Society of Upper Canada, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Ontario Cancer Society and involved various sponsors such as Sun Life,the CIBC and the Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario Former instructor for new lawye...

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      How to Contest a Will - Edward Olkovich

      Sweet Solutions to Sticky Problems: Reasons to Contest a Will

      Edward Olkovich

      Copyright 2011 by Estate Therapy Inc.

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      About Edward Olkovich

      Ed is recognized as a leading Canadian estate expert. He has practiced law in his own firm since 1978 and is a Certified Specialist in Trusts and Estates Law.

      Ed is also the author of seven books, including Choosing Executors, Executor Kung Fu, and Estate to the Heart: How to Plan Wills and Estates for Your Loved Ones.

      As a lawyer, Ed advises clients on wills, estates, executors, and estate administration and handles legal challenges to wills.

      He has spoken to audiences across Canada and is a frequent guest on television and radio.

      Ed is a member of the Ontario Law Society of Upper Canada, Ontario Bar Association, American Bar Association, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP),

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