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Get to Know…Trevor Watson
June 19th, 2019
BACKGROUND Trevor is an associate lawyer with Smith Neufeld Jodoin, having joined the firm in September of 2004. EDUCATION Trevor is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, having received his Bachelor of Commerce, Honours, degree in 1985. Upon graduation, Trevor became employed with Bristol Aerospace Limited in Winnipeg as a Contracts Administrator and continued working as such until he returned to University to study… Read More »
Are there Residency Requirements to be a Power of Attorney or Executor?
June 5th, 2019
Do geographical boundaries matter when appointing someone as a power of attorney or executor? While there is no absolute prohibition on appointing non-residents, it may be wise to choose someone close to home. Power of Attorney An attorney appointed under a Power of Attorney does not need to be a resident of Manitoba, or even a resident of Canada. Section 16 of The Power of… Read More »
