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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.