After a person has passed away, who has the right and responsibility to arrange for the funeral and the disposition of the deceased person’s body?  This question may arise when a person considers making advance funeral instructions.  This question may also come up where the family or friends of a deceased person disagree on funeral…

A person who owns land along a river or other body of water is called a “riparian owner”.  The rights that a riparian owner has to use of the river are called “riparian rights.”  A riparian owner does not own the river itself.  Pursuant to The Water Rights Act of Manitoba, all property in the…