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50 things to discuss with your ex
50 things to discuss with your ex
50 things to discuss with your ex

Articles 
 

Judge gavel and lady justice balance scale with book

Civil Litigation

What you should know about the new

limitation period in Manitoba 

Separation Agreement

Family Law 

Can my ex and I make a separation agreement without a lawyer?

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by: Michelle Pearson                                  15 July 2024

Booking online for summer vacation

Wills & Estates 

Travelling this summer? Don't forget to 

update your Will!

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by: Karla Dane                                              25 July 2024

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by: Stephen Branigan                           29 August 2024

Man and woman discussing divorce and child support

Family Law 

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by: Michelle Pearson                               1 August 2024

50 things to discuss with your ex on separation

Real estate lawyer signing documents with miniature house

Real Estate 

Understanding the paperwork involved when buying a home 

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by: Shawn Eisler                                             4 July 2024

Divorced couple split inheritance, home and car

Family Law 

Do I have to share my inheritance with my ex?

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                       17 June 2024

Employment ends unexpectedly.jpg

How employment ends 

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by: David Swayze, K.C.                    13 September 2024

Labour and Employment 

Desktop monitor with Facebook logo
Man wearing hard hat standing in front of building being constructed

Real Estate 

Civil Litigation

Paper cutout of divorced couple with child, two separated wedding rings and house keys
Gift Cards

Corporate

Family Law 

Builders' Lien Legislation Updates:

Clients eagerly awaiting change 

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by: Stephen Branigan                                 31 May 2024

Facebook Sponsored Stories Class

Action Settlement 

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by: Keith Murkin                                           17 May 2024

It's the thought that counts: Some little-known 

laws about gift cards 

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by: Derek Cullen                                          10 May 2024

Getting divorced or remaining separated: 

Do I need to get divorced?

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                          3 May 2024

Last will and testament form with pen and glasses

Wills & Estates 

will and estate lawyer consulting a client with judge gavel and documents

Wills & Estates 

Tall trees on vast green land against blues skies

Real Estate 

Wills & Estates 

colorful building blocks read as child support with judge gavel

Family Law

Top 5 reasons why you need a Will 

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by: Michelle Pearson                                  24 April 2024

What to expect when meeting an estate

planning lawyer for the first time  

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by: Karla Dane                                             22 April 2024

Transferring land after the death of

a loved one

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by: Shawn Eisler                                          18 April 2024

How is child support calculated?

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by: Michelle Pearson                                  11 April 2024

Happy elderly couple speaking to real estate lawyer

Wills & Estates 

Real Estate 

breach of contract document with judge gavel
woman sitting on floor with umbrella and bucket of water from damaged house roof

Civil Litigation

Real Estate 

family cottage and sibling rivalry issues

Real Estate 

Wills & Estates 

I'm buying a house and my parents are co-

signing and need to go on title.  

What are my options?

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                         5 April 2024

Breach of Contract 101 

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by: Keith Murkin                                       27 March 2024

I bought a house and found out

there is damage. What can I do?

Sibling Rivalry: What to do with the

family cottage

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by: Stephen Branigan and                     22 March 2024

       Keith Murkin                                     

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by: Derek Cullen                                        11 March 2024

hands carrying a miniature house and tree
Valentine's Day and estate planning kit for family

Real Estate 

Wills & Estates 

miniature houses on pile of coins and property tax
farmland with trees and houses against blue skies

Family Law 

Agribusiness 

Real Estate 

Land Transfer Tax: What you need to know

as a first-time home buyer 

This Valentine's Day, say "I love you" with   

an estate plan 

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by: Michelle Pearson                           22 February 2024

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by: Shawn Eisler                                   12 February 2024

Understanding Property Taxes

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                30 January 2024

Farming and Family Law: Farm Corporations 

inherited property written on wooden key cutout

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                  19 January 2024

Agribusiness 

Family Law 

Farming and Family Law: Inherited Property

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                  16 January 2024

farming family walking on farmland

Farming and Family Law: Income and Support

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                 12 January 2024

illustration of a mobile home with red ribbon on top as a gift

Real Estate 

All I want for Christmas is a mobile home!

Family Law 

Agribusiness 

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by: Keith Murkin and                        22 December 2023

       Shawn Eisler 

young girl covering her ears as parents argue on Christmas

Family Law 

What should I do if our child custody arrangements

for the holidays are not working?

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                             20 December 2023

inheritance document with glasses

Wills & Estates 

home insurance concept with miniature house and umbrella on computer keyboard

Real Estate 

small claims hearing form with judge gavel

Civil Litigation

judge gavel splitting miniature home and family into two

Real Estate

Family Law 

Henson Trust: Inheritance Planning for 

beneficiaries receiving EIA Disability 

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                             17 November 2023

Home Insurance vs. Title Insurance 

What to do if you lose in Small Claims Court

and cannot pay 

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by: Keith Murkin                                     31 October 2023

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by: Shawn Eisler                                10 November 2023

Dealing with the family home and other 

properties after separation 

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                 20 October 2023

handwritten last will and testament on paper with pen

Wills & Estates 

farming family harvesting cherries

Agribusiness

cutout of inheritance, home and car in a wooden frame

Wills & Estates 

building blocks falling with fingers

Real Estate

Is a handwritten Will legal?

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by: Michelle Pearson                             11 October 2023

Five steps to Farm Succession Planning 

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by: Laura McDougald-Williams         3  October 2023

Who inherits assets when there is no Will 

in Manitoba?

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by: Michelle Pearson                        2 September 2023

What happens when a real estate deal

falls apart?

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                           15 September 2023

Shopping cart with miniature wooden house for first-time homebuyers
prenuptial agreement with two wedding rings insidea red box

Real Estate

Family Law 

Top 5 tips for first-time homebuyers

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by: Shawn Eisler                                 7 September 2023

Should my partner and I get a prenup?

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                   29 August 2023

last will and testament with pen

Wills & Estates 

Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care 

Directive: Do I need them?

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                   11 August 2023

tax and estate planning concept

Oil & Gas 

Wills & Estates

Corporate

condo building versus home

Real Estate

Condominium vs. House Purchase: 

What are the differences?

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by: Keith Murkin and  

       Michelle Pearson                             25 August 2023

Tax and estate planning considerations 

for Manitoba mineral rights owners 

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by: Warren Barber, K.C.                            9 August 2023

male hands holding lawsuit document

Civil Litigation

What to do if you get sued

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by: Stephen Branigan and  

       Keith Murkin                                        2 August 2023

real estate lawyer consulting with homebuyer with miniature house and laptop

Real Estate

Do I need a lawyer to sell my house?

house for sale

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by: Bryan Webber                                        20 July 2023

What should I disclose when selling a house?

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by: Shawn Eisler                                            17 July 2023

Real Estate

farmer holding iPad in the middle of a farmland at dusk

Agribusiness 

Corporate

couple signing real estate documents with real estate lawyer

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by: Laura McDougald-Williams                14 July 2023

When should I incorporate my family farm?

Do both spouses need to be on a house title?

Big house with sold sign in front
hands joined together to protect miniature home

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 by: Karla Dane                                                 7 July 2023

The costs and fees when buying/selling

a house 

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by: Stacy Senkbeil and               

       Stephen Branigan                               29 June 2023

Real Estate

man and woman hands on table with wedding rings, divorce agreement and pen

Family Law 

What happens to a jointly owned property

when one owner passes away?

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by: Michelle Pearson                                  26 June 2023

Real Estate

Wills & Estates 

happy couple getting keys to new home from real estate lawyer

Real Estate

couple standing in front of their dream house

Real Estate

Family Law 

Real Estate

Wills & Estates 

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                       19 June 2023

How long does it take to process a divorce?

What to do before possession date when

buying a house

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                        16 June 2023

Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?

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by: Ashley Joyce                                            12 June 2023

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