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Selecting the right business structure is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a Manitoba entrepreneur. Your choice affects everything from your tax obligations to your personal liability and ability to raise capital. Let's walk through the options and considerations to help you make the best choice for your situation.

In today's digital world, planning for your online legacy is becoming increasingly important. From social media accounts to cryptocurrency, digital assets can hold both sentimental and financial value for your loved ones.

Buying or selling property is likely one of the largest financial transactions you'll ever make. While it might seem straightforward, several common pitfalls can turn your real estate dream into a costly nightmare. In this post, we'll explore the most common issues we see in real estate transactions and share how you can protect yourself from these potential problems.

As we celebrate Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, we're reminded of how one person's dedication to their community can create lasting change that spans generations. Riel's legacy of fighting for Métis rights and preserving cultural heritage continues to influence and inspire Manitobans today, showing us that a meaningful legacy goes far beyond material assets.

For many Manitoba business owners, the corporate minute book might seem like just another piece of paperwork gathering dust on a shelf. However, this vital document is much more than a mere formality – it’s a legal requirement and an essential tool for protecting your business’s interests. Let’s explore why your minute book matters and how proper maintenance can save you time, money, and headaches down the road.

Many people assume that adding a family member as a joint account holder is the simplest way to ensure their finances can be managed if they become unable to do so. However, this common approach can create unexpected complications, even between spouses.

Buying your first home in Manitoba is an exciting milestone, but it also involves important legal considerations that can impact your purchase. Understanding these key legal aspects before you start house hunting can help ensure a smoother path to homeownership.

As we embrace the fresh start of 2025, many of us are setting goals and making plans for the year ahead. While updating your will might not be at the top of your New Year’s resolution list, it’s one of the most important things you can do to protect your family’s future.

The holiday season often brings extended time with family, and you might notice changes in your aging loved ones that weren’t apparent during shorter visits or phone calls. Perhaps Mom is struggling to follow conversations, or Dad’s house isn’t maintained to his usual standards. These observations, while concerning, can be an important wake-up call to plan for the future.

Picture this: You’ve just landed the biggest opportunity of your business career – a chance to supply your products to a major retailer. You’re excited until you review your supplier agreement and realize it doesn’t allow you to scale up production or work with additional manufacturers. That dream deal? It slips away because your contracts haven’t kept pace with your business growth.

Making decisions about who will handle your affairs if you become unable to do so is one of the most important steps you can take for your future well-being. In Manitoba, this involves two key documents: Power of Attorney (POA) – Handles financial and legal matters; Health Care Directive – Outlines your healthcare wishes and names a proxy to make medical decisions

The holiday season can stir up complex emotions when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. While others are celebrating, you may be trying to balance cherished memories with the practical responsibilities that come after a death. At TLR Law, we’ve supported many Manitoba families through this challenging journey, and we want to share some guidance that might help ease your path.

Making decisions about your future medical care isn’t always comfortable to think about, but it’s one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and support your loved ones. A healthcare directive (sometimes called a living will) ensures that your medical wishes are clearly documented and respected, even if you’re unable to communicate them yourself.

Recently, a client came to our office distressed after discovering her late father’s RRSP had gone to his ex-wife instead of his current family. Despite having a recently updated will that left everything to his children, he had never changed the beneficiary designation on his RRSP after his divorce 20 years ago. This situation, while heartbreaking, is far more common than you might think.

Your business is thriving. You’re ready to open that second location, expand into new markets, or add more services. It’s an exciting time—but also one that requires careful planning to protect everything you’ve built.

Many Manitoba business owners start as sole proprietors because it seems simpler and less expensive. However, this business structure can create significant challenges and risks as your business grows. Here’s why you might want to consider incorporating instead.

As we approach Remembrance Day, we pause to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Their legacy lives on through the values, rights, and opportunities we enjoy today. This time of reflection often leads us to consider our own legacy – what mark will we leave on the world, and how can we ensure our values and wishes continue to make a positive impact?

If you’re researching how to structure your business in Manitoba, you’ve likely come across information about LLCs (Limited Liability Companies). With the abundance of American business content online, it’s natural to wonder whether this popular U.S. business structure is available in Canada. Let’s clear up the confusion and explore your Canadian business structure options.

Considering incorporation? It offers benefits like limited liability, tax savings, and improved credibility. But it also brings complexities and costs. Our team can guide you through the process. Visit our Corporate & Business Law page.

Incorporating your trades business in Manitoba offers liability protection and tax benefits. Provincial incorporation is simpler and cost-effective compared to federal. Consult our Winnipeg law firm to secure your business and assets.

Discover insights from TLR Law on selling a business: timing, legal and financial readiness, structuring the sale, managing employee transitions, key legal documents, and understanding tax implications for maximum benefit.

Discuss about legal complexities in real estate, focusing on cases like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's, emphasizing the importance of thorough due diligence, transparency, and the evolving legal standards around disclosure and misrepresentation.

The article emphasizes the crucial role of legal preparedness in Manitoba's small businesses, highlighting increasing legal disputes and advocating for regular legal audits and comprehensive risk management strategies.

This guide covers estate administration, emphasizing the executor's role in managing legal tasks and emotional challenges, especially during holidays, ensuring fair asset distribution and effective communication.

The last thing you want to happen when you buy a house is to become a test case for a court or a headline on the CBC website.

It is likely that our insurance premiums will go up, which will undoubtedly lead to higher legal fees.

While many frauds involve technology and complicated programs that find their way to your money, these frauds are surprisingly simple.

Some say law evolves slowly. They point to the fact that we still use Latin terms, dating back to the beginnings of common law in 1066.

Renting commercial space is very different from renting an apartment. Commercial landlords and realtors try and get tenants committed right away.

This is my first contribution to our TLR blog and I’ve chosen not to write about a legal topic. Rather, I’m sharing the story of my mom and how she has shaped my approach to my law practice.

Now and then, I receive unwanted emails soliciting me for something or other. When I do, I realize that it’s much better than it used to be, but I’m still annoyed.

A power of attorney (POA) allows a donor to appoint someone (or multiple people) as the attorney. The attorney helps the donor with their legal affairs.

We’re proud to open a new law office at 153 Scurfield Blvd. to better serve the southwestern part of Winnipeg.

While careers and work are also important to employees or professionals, it’s not the same as the relationship between business owners and their businesses.

As you know, Cheryl, my spouse, a very accomplished corporate commercial lawyer joined our firm in April of this year. I can’t tell you how happy I am to be working with my best friend.

Our Manitoba Law blog is back from its hiatus! It's been too long but we've been keeping busy - in fact, we've been growing!