DEED OF GIFT OF LAND

HOW TO GIFT OF LAND/BUILDING IN NIGERIA 

Many people think land/building can only be acquired by buying it.

Someone can hand over full ownership of land/building to you for free and this is done with a Deed of Gift.

A Deed of Gift of land/house is a legal document with which a person voluntarily transfers ownership of land and/or building to another person without collecting one naira.

No sale, no exchange, no compensation. Just pure love or generosity. It is commonly used between parents and children, family members, loved ones or as a reward for loyalty or long-standing service.

It is also used when someone wants to distribute his property peacefully and prevent future disputes.

Once it is signed, stamped and perfected, the giver cannot wake up tomorrow and change his mind.

With a properly prepared Deed of Gift, you enjoy full legal protection as new owner. You can sell the land, develop it, use it as collateral or transfer it to your children.

But a Deed of Gift is not something to draft casually. One small error can invalidate the gift or expose you to disputes from family members, beneficiaries or third parties.

It should be drafted by an experienced Property Lawyer who should prepare it with diligence and legal expertise.

If you are receiving gifted land or planning to gift land to someone you care about, let a Property Lawyer guide you properly.

It is the only way to ensure the gift remains legally valid and secure.

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