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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.