The sixth part of the series on wills and succession. WHAT NEXT IF YOU FAIL TO SPEAK FROM THE GRAVE What happens to the estate of an intestate (a person who has died without having made a will) would be determined primarily by the nature of his or her marriage. Marriage Under Customary Law The distribution of a deceased’s estate under customary law is based on the customary doctrines of inheritance and succession of property. These doctrines are governed by the general principle of lineal descent along paternal or maternal lines. Paternal lines are lines of descent traced through the…
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“You are in my thoughts always”, Anny says as she smiles at him and Zik spreads out his arms in a loving warm invite. Anny rest her head on his broad shoulders as he brushes his lips across her ears in a gentle whisper and tells her – “you are my thoughts”. Anny and Zik started out seeking friendship that was devoid of expectations. Just like any other acquaintance, it was plain and simple. But it took a turn that wasn’t so simple when they found themselves so engrossed in each other that they could hardly stay apart. Their love, as…
The adult of this land The youth Greetings . . . My soul sinks deep down the dawn of culture The inestimable culture of this land and I see beauties and glamour Which now are of value no more Perverted these days by the youth Our pride is now shame and The shame is now our pride For the accursed knowledge of civilization That we now embrace We turn beauty for ashes And also ashes for beauty We are sick and sleep This is a knotty issue No oracle would talk Without speaking of sacrifice No divination will would…
In my quest to live a resourceful, fulfilling and exciting life, I ended up sitting with an amazing life/leadership coach. I wanted to speak with someone who was not my boss, pastor, partner or friend. I knew what I wanted; an outside support without strings, judgment or sympathy. So a coach was it. And no, I’m not talking about some smooth talking motivational speaker but a trained coach who has got kitbag of ideas, resources, tools, examples and experiences to enrich the lives of his clients. I share with you some outstanding insights he tagged the mindsets of extraordinary people.…
The fifth part of the series on wills and succession. WHAT NEXT IF YOU FAIL TO SPEAK FROM THE GRAVE Having considered how to speak from the grave, I think it is also proper to consider what happens when one chooses not to speak from the grave. In essence, what happens to a deceased estate when there is no will? What happens to the estate of an intestate (a person who has died without having made a will) would be determined primarily by the nature of his or her marriage. Marriage Under the Act For a deceased person who is…
In the time of old When cutlass was pen And hoe, a noble school material And cat and mice were fans Father said: Children of polygamous homes Flocked together like brooding chickens Under the moonlight Sharing meal happily without rancour Their joy they shared in love and unity For the land was happy with them It yielded much also for them But today Today Children of a mother Become enemies biting one another With the venom of a viper Stabbing one another With the knife of the wicked Cain Our land is sterile also For tears we give for…
It’s not like I want to run away from Nigeria where the police are your friend and bail is free but you have to drop some good money to be bailed if per adventure you were picked up, it doesn’t matter if your crime is carrying your old laptop around without its 4-year-old receipt. The Nigeria Police is so efficient that one of their motorbikes got missing in Somolu, have you heard that the whole neighbourhood is contributing to replace the bike for their good law enforcement agents? We love the police so much it doesn’t matter that they are…
OK guys, you know you all are guilty when it comes to roving eyes, and given half the chance you will cheat on your spouses. Am I right? Now, your sister comes to confide in you that she has just discovered that her husband is cheating on her and seeks your advice on whether to leave or stay with him. She does not want to confront him with her findings because she does not know how he will react. Moreover, she still loves him and does not want to lose him. There is also the issue of their four kids…
The fourth part of the series on wills and succession. FORMAL REQUIREMENTS OF A WILL For a will to be valid, it must comply with the formalities stated in all the relevant laws. The following formalities are obligatory: The will must be in writing. Although the Law requires that a will must be in writing and not oral. No particular form of writing or with any special substance is prescribed. The will must be signed by the testator (the person who has made a will or given a legacy) or by someone else in the presence of the testator and…
The third part of the series on wills and succession. CAPACITY TO MAKE A WILL Under all the applicable laws, including customary law, every person has the capacity to make a will. Of course to this rule there are some exceptions. These are: Infants or Children Under the general law, children or infants cannot make a valid will. This is to be expected as a minor lacks the capacity to enter into a valid contract except in extraordinary circumstances. Persons of Unsound Mind Since a will is the express intension of the testator, it is a given that s/he must…