Inheritance Law

Cost of Letters of Administration in Ghana

Cost of Letters of Administration in GhanaThere 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 Duty, a levy charged by...

Letters of Administration In Ghana

Inheritance & Estates Administration in GhanaThis guide explains the process and costs involved in applying for Letters of Administration and Probate in Ghana.Letters of Administration (L/A), What is it?The Courts will issue Letters of Administration when a person dies without making a Will. The Court will only grant the L/A...

PNDCLaw 111

 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.The PNDCLaw 111 does not stand on its own. It works...

Requirements Of A Valid Will in Ghana

Requirements of A Valid Will in GhanaThe 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 is a written legal document that...