Family and estate
Wills, codicils, powers of attorney and the arrangements that spare your family an argument they cannot win.
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Caregiver/ Nanny Agreement in Nigeria: Template and A-Z Guide
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Travel Consent for a Child in Nigeria: Template and A-Z Guide
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Child Support Demand Letter: Template and A-Z Guide
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Divorce Settlement Agreement in Nigeria: Template and A-Z Guide
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Pre-Nuptial Agreement in Nigeria: Template and A-Z Guide
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Power of Attorney in Nigeria: Template and A-Z Guide
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Codicil to a Will in Nigeria: Template and A-Z Guide
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Last Will and Testament in Nigeria: Template and A-Z Guide
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document in which you, the testator, set out how your property should be distributed after your death, and name the people who'll carry it out.
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Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable in Nigeria? A Lawyer's Honest Answer
here is the honest, lawyerly answer: yes, prenuptial agreements are recognised as valid under Nigerian law, but their enforcement is subject to the court's discretion (remember discretion is not the same as ignoring it as the court has no power to ignore it)
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Dying Without a Will in Nigeria: Who Actually Inherits Your House, Money, and Business
The requirements are straightforward: the testator must have full mental capacity at the time of making the will, must sign it in the presence of at least two witnesses
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Travel Consent for a Child Traveling with Grandparents, Relatives, or a School: Compliance Guide
Travel Consent for a Child Traveling with Grandparents, Relatives, or a School: Compliance Guide When a child is traveling without both parents, the paper trail matters almost as much as the ticket. That is true whether…
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Travel Consent for a Child in Nigeria: What Parents Must Know
Travel Consent for a Child in Nigeria: What Parents Must Know Before Any Domestic or International Trip Taking a child on a trip sounds routine until the paperwork comes into play. The moment a child is traveling alone,…
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Alao-Akala Estate Dispute: Why Estate Planning in Nigeria Is Non-Negotiable
Alao-Akala Estate Dispute: Why Estate Planning in Nigeria Is Non-Negotiable People think about buying land, growing businesses, acquiring assets. Very few pause to ask an equally important question: what happens to every…
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Prenuptial Agreements in Nigeria: Do You Really Need One?
Prenuptial Agreements in Nigeria: Do You Really Need One? Marriage is often seen as a union built on love, trust, and shared aspirations for the future. Couples spend months planning their wedding ceremonies, thinking ab…
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Wills & Probate: You Are Not Too Young to Write a Will
Wills & Probate: You Are Not Too Young to Write a Will When most people hear the word “will,” they immediately associate it with old age. Many assume that wills are only relevant for retirees or individuals who have accu…
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The Legal and Practical Risks of Not Writing a Will
The Legal and Practical Risks of Not Writing a Will Many Nigerians delay writing a will because it feels uncomfortable or unnecessary. Some assume that family members will naturally sort things out, while others believe…
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How to Contest a Last Will in Nigeria
How to Contest a Last Will in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide to Probate While a last will is designed to give clarity and finality to the distribution of a deceased person’s estate, there are circumstances under Nigeria…
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Everything You Need to Know About Codicil
Understanding a Codicil to a Will: Definition, Uses, and Revocation Estate planning ensures that one’s wishes are respected after death, and a will is the cornerstone of this process. However, life’s dynamics often neces…
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Wills and Codicils: How to Write Your Will and Update It with a Codicil
Estate planning is an essential part of ensuring your final wishes are respected. Two key legal documents in this process are a Will (Last Will and Testament) and a Codicil. In this comprehensive guide, we explain the di…
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CAREGIVERS: Facts, Figures and Future Trends
Caregivers in Nigeria: Facts, Figures and Future Trends Caregiving in Nigeria is everywhere, yet rarely acknowledged as a structured system. It happens in homes across Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Enugu, and beyond—where daught…
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Understanding Prenuptial Agreements: All You Need to Know
Prenuptial agreements, often abbreviated as “prenups,” are legal contracts entered into by couples before marriage, outlining the ownership and division of assets in the event of a divorce or death. Historically viewed…
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Estate Planning: Key Strategies and Checklist
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