DOES SIZE REALLY MATTER IN YOUR CHOICE OF A LAW FIRM?

When facing a legal issue, one of the most critical decisions you will have to make is selecting the right law firm to represent you. In Ghana, law firms vary significantly in size—from sole practitioners to relatively large firms with 30 or more lawyers.  It is important to note that the classification of a ‘large’ […]

PATHWAYS TO ACQUIRING GHANAIAN CITIZENSHIP

Foreign nationals can acquire Ghanaian citizenship through various pathways as outlined in the Ghana Citizenship Act, 2000 (Act 591) and the 1992 Constitution. The process depends on factors such as residency, marriage and descent. Below is a detailed breakdown of the legal routes to citizenship. 1. Citizenship by Naturalization A foreign national resident in Ghana […]

WHY DEAD BODIES BELONG TO THE FAMILY OF THE DECEASED IN GHANA

Legally, including in the Ghanaian customary law, it is well established that a spouse has no legal right or claim over their deceased spouse’s body. Instead, the courts have long held that the corpse belongs to the extended family of the deceased. As such, it is the prerogative of the extended family to decide when, […]

ESTATE PLANNING MAY SAVE YOU MORE THAN MONEY

Estate planning in Ghana is governed by a blend of statutory law, customary law, and, in some cases, religious principles. Key legislation includes the Wills Act, 1971 (Act 360), the Intestate Succession Law, 1985 (PNDCL 111), and the Administration of Estates Act, 1961 (Act 63). Many, in Ghana and elsewhere, appear to underestimate the importance of estate planning […]