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MAKE A WILL:Not a death wish! (Pt. 1)

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Its Wednesday the 30th day of October, 2019. Our feature on the Family-Law-Series 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  is tagged: MAKE A WILL:Not a death wish! In view of the nature of this platform, and our targeted audience, this discourse will be limited to basic knowledge and devoid of legal terminologies (as much as possible). We will consider 6 talking points, subtitled: "THE 6 W'S OF WILLS" our aim with these talking points is to answer “often asked” questions about WILLS. 1. What is a will? 2. Who can make a will? 3. Why do I need a will? 4. What makes a will valid? 5. What can be done to protect my will? 6. What if I change my mind? WHAT IS A WILL? 🤔 A will is a written document, that states in details, the way and manner the maker’s properties are to be disposed, shared, distributed etc., upon death. These properties, include money, houses, cars, pets, land, money in the bank account, pension fund etc. WHO CAN MAKE A WILL? 🤔 🤔 Generally, any sane person above

Secret Principles you don't know about Contract - Part 2

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The working definition of the term Contract was provided, so also the basic elements of Contracts were identified. We equally supplied some examples of Contract. This week, we will go further and consider the first element of a valid contract as well as some “must know” principles. 📣 📣 📣 A Contract could either be written or oral. The facts that terms were not reduced into a written document before the commencement of a project, assignment, relationship etc., does not make it less of a Contract.  👌 However, it is desirable to have a written Contract, where all terms, conditions, parties’ expectations etc., are contained in a document. 📚 Please note, that where there is a written contract, parties will be bound by the terms and none of the parties will be allowed to introduce a term, clause, condition etc., not contemplated or agreed to jointly by the contracting parties. Generally, it is advocated that a written contract is more desirable as contracting parties’ right

ADOPTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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ADOPTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. 🤔 🤔 🤔 This is a sensitive discourse and as such will be treated with high sense of responsibility. Firstly, in view of the nature of this platform, this discourse will be limited to basic knowledge. Secondly, Adoption procedure differs from State to State, accordingly the general requirements of law will be considered. The understated sub-heads will be our guide: 1. What is Adoption? It is a process whereby a person (a single parent or married couple) assumes the parenting of a minor from that minor’s biological or legal parents and therewith permanently assumes all rights and responsibilities, from the biological parents of the minor. 2. Who can be Adopted? A person below the age of 18 years old; a. Whose parent or surviving guardian consent to it; or b. Who has been abandoned, neglected and/or ill treated 3. Who can Adopt? There are 3 (three) categories of persons who can adopt: a. Married Couple i.e. (Husband AND Wife)

Secret Principles you don't know about Contract (Pt. 1)

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SECRET PRINCIPLES YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT CONTRACT (PT. 1) It is without doubt that every human being contracts at one point in time or the other, hence, it is not out of place to conclude that contract is the bedrock of 'all' life transactions. There are abundant examples 👇 👇 👇 In the workplace, there is a contract of employment. In land transaction, there is contract of sale, let's not forget that the Deed of Assignment, Power of Attorney etc., are also forms of contract. In the corporate sector, there are series of contract with different nomenclatures. Marriage is not left out, after all there is Prenuptial Agreement, Promise to marry etc. In Healthcare, contract plays a key role in the subsisting relationship between a care giver and a patient, little wonder a patient is required to sign a consent form in the course of certain medical treatment. 🤔 🤔 🤔 Tenancy relationship is also a form of contract. Now, what is contract?? A contract is a