Property
Your Rights as a Tenant: Understanding Tenancy Laws In Nigeria
Tenancy laws vary from state to state in Nigeria. It’s essential to understand your rights and obligations under Nigerian tenancy laws to ensure a smooth and secure renting experience. In this edition of our “Know Your Rights” newsletter, we shed light on the general aspects of tenancy laws in Nigeria and empower you with the knowledge you need to protect your interests as a tenant. 1. Types of Tenancy Agreements In Nigeria, tenancy agreements can […]
CROSS BORDER LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND GRANT OF PROBATE (INTERNATIONAL ASSET HOLDERS GUIDE)
Letters of Administration is the document that is issued by the Probate court or in some jurisdictions the Probate Registry. It gives the person named in the document the legal right to administer the estate of the person who dies without leaving a Will. It allows the person named, the legal authority to deal with and administer the deceased assets moveable and immoveable, which includes but is not limited to the deceased houses, lands, shares, […]
UNDERSTANDING PRIVATE TRUST AND ITS BENEFITS IN NIGERIA
By: Kemfon Josephneke esq. A trust in simple parlance and as used in ordinary communication connotes confidence in another. Its conceptual starting-point of having confidence reposed in some other gave rise to moral obligations to which the courts through judicial precedent, aided by the legislature, have continued to develop it. The moral weight given to trust in ordinary usage crystallized into a formidable legal instrument with enforceable duties and liabilities. Today, a trust is an […]