Did you know you can decide what happens to your property long after you are gone? That power lies in a Will.
A Will is a legal document secretly prepared by a Property Lawyer by which a person (young or old) clearly states how his property, money and possessions should be shared after his death.
It is not just for the wealthy. Anyone who owns any property at all can make a Will. In Nigeria, a valid Will must be written, signed by the maker and witnessed by two adults who are not beneficiaries of the Will.
The beauty of a Will is that it puts you in control of your properties. Instead of leaving your family to fight bitterly over the property you left behind, your Will speaks for you and ensures your wishes are respected.
Through a will, you can appoint guardians for your children, make provisions for your dependants and state how debts should be settled.
Without a Will, your property will be shared according to your native law. This often leads to disputes, delays and hardship for your loved ones. But with a Will, confusion is avoided and your properties are shared just as you want.
These days property disputes are common and having a Will is an easy way to avoid family quarrels and court battles. It brings peace of mind to you while alive and calm to your family when you are gone.
So protect your loved ones. Write a Will now and let your voice live on.
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APEX CHAMBERS, Law Firm of Property/Real Estate and Business/Corporate/Commercial Lawyers, Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors Advocates, Legal Practitioners rendering legal services, Legal Consultants and Notary Public with Law Office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria