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There are many different business structures that you can use to structure your business. The most common types are sole proprietorships, corporations and partnerships, although there are others as well. An overview of the different types of business structures can be found here: This article will provide an overview of... Read More

When making a Will or Power of Attorney one has to pay careful attention to ensure that the executor or attorney to be appointed can get the job done.  Skills, reliability and trustworthiness are primary criteria in every case. In some instances, consideration should be given if a potential candidate... Read More

Overtime requirements for construction jobs in the Province of Manitoba are governed either by the Employment Standards Code or The Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA). For construction jobs that fall outside of CIWA, generally, employers must pay their employees overtime if they exceed 8 hours per day and 40 hours per... Read More

Generally directors and officers of a corporation are not personally liable for the obligations of a corporation, with certain exceptions. Directors and officers need to understand when they may be held personally liable for the actions or inactions of the corporation. The law is very clear regarding a directors and... Read More

Yes it does. A corporation, whether non-profit or for profit, is a legal “person”.  Once a corporation has dissolved, it is no longer an active legal entity.  Dissolution for a corporation is similar to when an individual has died. An incorporated body may be dissolved intentionally or unintentionally. The unintentional... Read More

People are often shocked to find out that once they get court issued Judgment, that doesn’t mean they then get paid. What?! Yes – just because the Small Claims Court or the Court of Queen’s Bench has heard your case and decided in your favour, it does not mean that... Read More

When drafting a Will or Power of Attorney one needs to be careful that the person(s) being appointed as personal representatives are trustworthy and capable. There are also potential legal limitations if a person appointed has declared bankruptcy. Appointment of an Undischarged Bankrupt as Executor: The Trustee Act states, at section... Read More

Following a death, an executor’s responsibilities and list of tasks can be lengthy. While it may take a while to get everything in order, one important task to take care of early is dealing with the deceased’s mail. Taking care of this task early on will ensure that all bills... Read More

A testator (the person who creates the Will) has the right to show their Will to anyone they wish while they are alive but they have no obligation to do so. They may, however, want to provide a copy of the Will to the executor(s) of the Will or provide... Read More

An executor is a person named within a Last Will & Testament who will carry out directions and requests according to the provisions in the Will. If an individual dies without a Will, they are said to have died intestate. In this case, an administrator must be appointed by the... Read More