As an attorney appointed under a Power of Attorney (POA) document, you have been appointed to manage an individual’s legal and financial affairs. This is an extremely important responsibility, which requires the utmost care. The attorney has a fiduciary duty to the donor (the individual who named you) and an obligation to act in their…

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) offers a First Time Home Purchase Program (FTHPP) for Métis citizens, which is implemented and managed by Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC). The key objective of the FTHPP is to “improve access to affordable housing that is safe, sound, suitable and sustainable for Métis households across Manitoba” through certain incentives.…

Many properties in southeastern Manitoba have a unique feature that distinguishes them from properties in other parts of the province – a shared well. If you are new to this area, you may not be familiar with shared wells and even if you are familiar with them, there are many important legal requirements with shared…

Note: The word “Indian” is used in this document only to reference the language used in the Indian Act and it is acknowledged that this is not the appropriate term to be used. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who self-identify as Métis, Inuit or First Nations (Status or non-Status). The proper term to describe…

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 what a corporation is and…

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 or important correspondence sent to…