Inheritance Law

Paternity Fraud In Ghana

Table of Contents Paternity Fraud in Ghana In this article, we discuss paternity fraud in Ghana. We will see how the Ghana law has dealt with paternity in the past and propose remedies for paternity fraud. Paternity fraud occurs when a woman intentionally identifies a man as the father of...

Costs of Divorce Proceedings in Ghana

Table of Contents Costs of Divorce Proceedings in Ghana This article explains the costs and expenses involved in Divorce Proceedings in Ghana. There are two types Court Fees and Legal Fees and other incidental costs. Court Fees The Divorce process is done by filing legal documents at the Court. The...

The Law on Divorce in Ghana

Table of Contents The Law On Divorce in Ghana Divorce in Ghana is the legal process of ending a marriage. It usually involves filing a petition with the court, serving notice on the other spouse, and attending hearings to finalize the divorce. The Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (ACT 367) makes provision for the legal requirements for divorce in Ghana. This article will explain the law on divorce in Ghana. In addition, it will also explain the orders that the Court usually gives on...

Inheritance Property Distribution in Ghana

Table of Contents Inheritance Property Distribution in GhanaThere are two (2) main methods of inheritance property distribution in Ghana. Through a Last Will & Testament and in accordance with the intestate succession law, PNDCLaw 111.You can purchase a copy of the PNDCLaw 111 here.This post will only explain the distribution structure...

Cost of Letters of Administration in Ghana

Table of Contents Cost of Letters of Administration in Ghana There are three (3)  levels of payments involved in the cost of Letters of Administration in Ghana. These are the Lawyer's Fees, paid to your Lawyer for legal services, the Court Fees paid to the Court for filing of your documents and the Estate...

Letters of Administration In Ghana

Table of Contents Inheritance & Estates Administration in Ghana This guide explains the process and costs involved in applying for Letters of Administration and Probate in Ghana. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiNTO_xxWV0 Letters of Administration (L/A), What is it? The Courts will issue Letters of Administration when a person dies without making a Will....

PNDCLaw 111

Table of Contents  What is PNDCLaw 111? "PNDCLaw 111" is a short name for the Intestate Succession Law of 1985. It is a law passed by the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) of Ghana; The military government which ruled Ghana from 1981 to 1993. You can purchase a copy of...

Requirements Of A Valid Will in Ghana

Table of Contents Requirements of A Valid Will in Ghana The Wills Act, 1971 (Act 360) provides for the essential requirements of a valid Will in Ghana. The law also deals with other related matters. You can buy a copy of the Wills Act, 1971 (Act 360) here. A Will...