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June 1, 2026

Estate Property Sales: The Legal Trap Many Buyers Ignore

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The Growing Danger in Nigeria’s Property Market REAL estate transactions involving deceased persons’ estates have become one of the most overlooked sources of legal conflict in Nigeria. Across cities, towns and developing communities, prospective buyers are routinely presented with offers involving land or buildings owned by individuals who have passed away. Such properties are often […]

May 29, 2026

How Property Ownership Decisions Can Leave Families Vulnerable

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Ownership Documents Under Fresh Scrutiny PROPERTY and estate law experts have raised concerns over the increasing number of Nigerians registering properties jointly with family members without fully understanding the long-term legal consequences. The trend, commonly driven by fears of marital disputes or mistrust within family relationships, often involves individuals placing their mothers’ names on land […]