Executors’ Duties and Responsibilities in Estate Management: Legal Compliance in Nigeria
The death of an individual often initiates a series of legal processes aimed at managing and distributing their Estate. In law, a person may die testate (leaving a Will) or intestate (without a Will). When a person dies testate or dies leaving a Will, the Testator is...
Understanding the Legal Framework of Probate & Administration of Estate Disputes in Nigeria
The loss of a loved one is a deeply heartbreaking event, and in Nigeria, the situation is often more complicated by disputes over the deceased’s estate. Probate and the administration of estates, especially where there is no valid Will, are common sources of legal...
How to Set Up and Register a Hotel Business in Nigeria
The hotel business in Nigeria is very profitable. However, to provide these services, these potential investors have to comply with the laws and regulations applicable in the sector. LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A HOTEL 1. Legal Structure: The...
Acquisition of Real Estate Assets by Foreigners in Nigeria: A Legal Perspective
The Blacks’ Law Dictionary defines term ‘foreigner’ to mean “a person who is not a citizen or subject of the state or country of which mention is made, or any one owing allegiance to a foreign state or sovereign” while an alien is “a person who is not a citizen of the...