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Articles 
 

How long does it take to process a divorce?

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                   13 May 2026

Family Law 

house for sale

Real Estate 

Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?

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by: Ashley Joyce                                                                       7 May 2026

assets

Will Week 2026

Wills & Estates

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                             30 Apr 2026

Who inherits assets when there is no Will 

in Manitoba?

meeting a lawyer

Wills & Estates

Will Week 2026

What to expect when meeting an estate

planning lawyer for the first time  

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by: Karla Dane                                                                         29 Apr 2026

estate planning

Will Week 2026

Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive: Do I need them?

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                 28  Apr 2026

Wills & Estates

last will and testament

Will Week 2026

Wills & Estates

Top five reasons why you need a Will 

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                             27 Apr 2026

judgment sum

Civil Litigation

What happens if a defendant does not pay a judgment sum in Manitoba?

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by: Sarah Idowu                                                                      17 Apr 2026

tax credit

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                 25 Mar 2026

Real Estate 

The Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit 

for 2026

protect family with estate planning

'Til death and beyond: Protecting your family's

future with estate planning

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                     20 Mar 2026

Wills & Estates

cohabiting couple

Family Law 

How do I prove cohabitation in Canada?

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by: Sarah Idowu                                                                      12 Mar 2026

buying a home

Real Estate 

New year, new home: Five things to know       

before making an Offer to Purchase

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by: Reid Hunter                                                                      30 Jan 2026

bank account

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                  9 Jan 2026

Should you add your child to your bank account for estate planning? Proceed with caution 

 

Wills & Estates

last will and testament

Wills & Estates

How to update your Will before the New Year

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by: Reid Hunter                                                                       12 Dec 2025

shareholders agreemen

Corporate

10 essential provisions for a Unanimous 

Shareholders' Agreement 

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                  26 Nov 2025

Offer to Purchase contract

Real Estate 

The new residential Offer to Purchase contract ​

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by: Karla Dane                                                                        5 Nov 2025

family transfer of property

Family transfers of property in Manitoba: 

Common scenarios and legal considerations

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                      10 Oct 2025

Wills & Estates

Real Estate 

adoption

Family Law 

My spouse wants to adopt my child:

Navigating the adoption process

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                      2 Oct 2025

debt collection

How long can debt be collected in Manitoba?

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by: Reid Hunter                                                                       18 Sep 2025

Civil Litigation

probate law

Understanding the probate process 

in Manitoba 

Wills & Estates

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by: Trent Sholdice                                                               29 Aug 2025

parents and children in their home

Home Ownership: When should parents

add children to their title and what are the 

options for children who require co-signers

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                14 Aug 2025

Real Estate 

Wills & Estates

business partnerships

Corporate

Business Partnership Agreements

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by: Derek Cullen                                                                      30 Jul 2025

real estate lawyer

Real Estate 

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                   11 Jul 2025

New Homeowners: What you need to know about the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit

farmland

Five things to ask yourself before 

buying farmland

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by: Laura McDougald-Williams                                                               3  Jul  2025

Real Estate 

Agribusiness 

house buying tips

Five tips to help you avoid common

mistakes when buying a home

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by: Karla Dane                                                                        27 Jun 2025

Real Estate 

minute book

Corporate

What is a Minute Book and why do corporations need one?

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by: Derek Cullen                                                                     12 Jun 2025

divorce

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                      6 Jun 2025

Post-Divorce Checklist: What to do after

a divorce

Family Law 

hour glass

Real Estate 

The 48-Hour Clause in Real Estate 

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by: Reid Hunter                                                                     23 May 2025

Real Estate 

house for sale

Five tips for buying a home in summer

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by: Keith Murkin                                                                   16  May 2025

Real Estate 

last will

I have been named as an executor in a Will and the testator has died. What do I do now?

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                             9 May 2025

Wills & Estates

spousal support

Family Law 

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                     1 May 2025

How is spousal support calculated?

destroyed last will and testament

Wills & Estates

Will Week 2025

What to do when an original Will is lost

or destroyed

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                      25 Apr 2025

estate planning

Will Week 2025

Wills & Estates

Three common misconceptions about

estate planning 

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                 24 Apr 2025

coffee and Will making

Five questions to ask yourself before

making your Will 

Wills & Estates

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                           22 Apr 2025

Will Week 2025

real estate

Joint Tenancy vs. Tenancy in Common:

What are the differences?

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by: Reid Hunter                                                                           3 Apr 2025

Real Estate 

businesswoman

Corporate

The hazards of doing it yourself: Why you should use a lawyer to incorporate your business

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by: Stephen Branigan                                                           27 Mar 2025

land property

The role of a lawyer in a farmland sale

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by: Laura McDougald-Williams                                                          17  Mar 2025

Real Estate 

Agribusiness 

text or email as binding contract

Corporate

Can a text or email be used as a legally binding contract?

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by: Derek Cullen                                                                      7 Mar 2025

lien on house

What to do if there is a lien on your house

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by: Reid Hunter                                                                      28  Feb 2025

Real Estate 

debtor refuses to pay

What to do if someone owes you money

​but refuses to pay

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by: Keith Murkin                                                                     21  Feb 2025

Civil Litigation

common-law couple

When does a couple become common-law?

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                             14 Feb 2025

Family Law 

co-parenting

Navigating co-parenting after separation

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                      31 Jan 2025

Family Law 

accommodation at work

The duty to accommodate 

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by: David Swayze, K.C.                                                            24 Jan 2025

buying a home

Real Estate 

Know your rights when buying a home

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by: Laura McDougald-Williams                                                            17  Jan 2025

Labour & Employment 

new year new business

New Year, New Business 

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                 10 Jan 2025

Corporate

new home for Christmas

Real Estate 

Tips for buying a home during the holiday 

season 

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by: Karla Dane                                                                        13 Dec 2024

traveling with kids

Family Law 

Do I need my ex's consent to take my 

children on vacation overseas?

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                       9 Dec 2024

farmland

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by: Laura McDougald-Williams                                                             29 Nov 2024

Five considerations before you sell 

farmland

Real Estate

Agribusiness 

business owner

Wills & Estates

Corporate

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                  22 Nov 2024

What will happen to my business when

I pass away?

last will and testament

Wills & Estates

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                               4 Nov 2024

What makes a Will valid 

home inspection

Why due diligence is important when buying

a home

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                       25 Oct 2024

Real Estate

business woman

Corporate

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                   11 Oct 2024

Five legal tips for business owners

child support

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                     4 Oct 2024

Can I stop paying for child support when 

my child turns 18?

Family Law 

power of attorney vs. executor

Wills & Estates

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                             20 Sep 2024

Power of Attorney vs. Executor: What are 

the differences?

termination of employment

Labour & Employment 

How employment ends 

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

consult with lawyer

Civil Litigation

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by: Stephen Branigan                                                          29 Aug 2024

What you should know about the new

limitation period in Manitoba 

man and woman discussing divorce and child support

Family Law 

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                              1 Aug 2024

50 things to discuss with your ex on separation

Booking online for summer vacation

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by: Karla Dane                                                                         25 Jul 2024

Travelling this summer? Don't forget to update

your Will!

Wills & Estates

Separation Agreement

Family Law 

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                                 15 Jul 2024

Can my ex and I make a separation agreement

without a lawyer?

Real estate lawyer signing documents

Real Estate

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                        4 Jul 2024

Understanding the paperwork involved when

buying a home 

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 Jun 2024

construction site

Real Estate

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by: Stephen Branigan                                                           31 May 2024

Builders' Lien Legislation Updates:

Clients eagerly awaiting change 

Desktop monitor with Facebook logo

Facebook Sponsored Stories Class

Action Settlement 

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by: Keith Murkin                                                                     17 May 2024

Civil Litigation

gift cards

Corporate

It's the thought that counts: Some little-

known laws about gift cards 

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by: Derek Cullen                                                                    10 May 2024

divorced couple

Family Law 

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

Wills & Estates

Top 5 reasons why you need a Will 

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                              24 Apr 2024

will and estate lawyer consulting a client

Wills & Estates

What to expect when meeting an estate

planning lawyer for the first time  

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by: Karla Dane                                                                         22 Apr 2024

Tall trees on vast green land against blues skies

Real Estate

Wills & Estates

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                     18 Apr 2024

Transferring land after the death of a

loved one

child support with judge gavel

Family Law 

How is child support calculated?

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                              11 Apr 2024

Happy elderly couple speaking to real estate lawyer

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 Apr 2024

Wills & Estates

Real Estate

breach of contract document with judge gavel

Civil Litigation

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by: Keith Murkin                                                                          7 Mar 2024

Breach of Contract 101 

woman sitting on floor with umbrella and bucket of water from damaged house roof

I bought a house and found out there

is damage. What can I do?

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by: Stephen Branigan & Keith Murkin                                22 Mar 2024                                                                                                              

Real Estate

family cottage and sibling rivalry issues

Real Estate

Wills & Estates

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by: Derek Cullen                                                                     11 Mar 2024

Sibling Rivalry:

What to do with the family cottage

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hands carrying a miniature house and tree

Real Estate

Land Transfer Tax: What you need to know

as a first-time home buyer 

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                            22 Feb 2024

Valentine's Day and estate planning kit for family

Wills & Estates

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

an estate plan 

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                       12 Feb 2024

miniature houses on pile of coins and property tax

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                30 Jan 2024

Understanding Property Taxes

Real Estate

farmland with trees and houses against blue skies

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   by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                   19 Jan 2024

Farming and Family Law: Farm Corporations 

Family Law 

Agribusiness 

inherited property written on wooden key cutout

Farming and Family Law: Inherited Property

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                   16 Jan 2024

Family Law 

Agribusiness 

farming family walking on farmland

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                      12 Jan 2024

Farming and Family Law: Income and Support

Agribusiness 

Family Law 

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

Real Estate

All I want for Christmas is a mobile home!

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by: Keith Murkin & Shawn Eisler                                       22 Dec 2023                                                                  

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 Dec 2023

inheritance document with glasses

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                 17 Nov 2023

Henson Trust: Inheritance Planning for 

beneficiaries receiving EIA Disability 

Wills & Estates

home insurance concept with miniature house and umbrella on computer keyboard

Real Estate

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                     10 Nov 2023 

Home Insurance vs. Title Insurance 

small claims hearing form with judge gavel

Civil Litigation

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by: Keith Murkin                                                                     31 Oct 2023

What to do if you lose in Small Claims Court 

and cannot pay 

judge gavel splitting miniature home and family into two

Dealing with the family home and other 

properties after separation 

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                   20 Oct 2023

Family Law 

Real Estate

handwritten last will and testament on paper with pen

Wills & Estates

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                              11 Oct 2023

Is a handwritten Will legal?

farming family harvesting cherries

Agribusiness

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by: Laura McDougald-Williams                                            3  Oct 2023

Five steps to Farm Succession Planning 

cutout of inheritance, home and car in a wooden frame

Wills & Estates

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                             22 Sep 2023

Who inherits assets when there is no Will 

in Manitoba?

building blocks falling with fingers

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                  15 Sep 2023

What happens when a real estate deal

falls apart?

Real Estate

Shopping cart with miniature wooden house for first-time homebuyers

Real Estate

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by: Shawn Eisler                                                                      7 Sep 2023

Top 5 tips for first-time homebuyers

prenuptial agreement with two wedding rings insidea red box

Family Law 

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                   29 Aug 2023

Should my partner and I get a prenup?

condo building versus home

Real Estate

Condominium vs. House Purchase: 

What are the differences?

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by: Keith Murkin & Michelle Pearson                                  25 Aug 2023

last will and testament with pen

Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care 

Directive: Do I need them?

Wills & Estates

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                  11 Aug 2023

tax and estate planning concept

Tax and estate planning considerations 

for Manitoba mineral rights owners 

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

Wills & Estates

Oil & Gas 

Corporate

male hands holding lawsuit document

What to do if you get sued

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by: Stephen Branigan and Keith Murkin                                2 Aug 2023

                                

Civil Litigation

real estate lawyer consulting with homebuyer with miniature house and laptop

Real Estate

Do I need a lawyer to sell my house?

​​​

by: Bryan Webber                                                                   20 Jul 2023

house for sale

​​​

by: Shawn Eisler                                                                       17 Jul 2023

What should I disclose when selling a house?

​

Real Estate

farmer holding iPad in the middle of a farmland at dusk

When should I incorporate my family farm?

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by: Laura McDougald-Williams                                           14 Jul 2023

Corporate

Agribusiness 

couple signing real estate documents with real estate lawyer

Do both spouses need to be on a house title?

​​​

 by: Karla Dane                                                                             7 Jul 2023

Family Law 

Real Estate

Wills & Estates 

Big house with sold sign in front

The costs and fees when buying/selling

a house 

​​by: Stacy Senkbeil & Stephen Branigan                           29 Jun 2023                                                        

Real Estate

hands joined together to protect miniature home

What happens to a jointly owned property

when one owner passes away?

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by: Michelle Pearson                                                              26 Jun 2023

Real Estate

Wills & Estates 

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

How long does it take to process a divorce?

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by: Jill Giesbrecht                                                                   19 Jun 2023

Family Law 

happy couple getting keys to new home from real estate lawyer

What to do before possession date when

buying a house

Real Estate

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by: Stacy Senkbeil                                                                    16 Jun 2023

couple standing in front of their dream house

Real Estate

Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?

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by: Ashley Joyce                                                                    12 Jun 2023

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