Inheritance Dispute Resolution Guide

Summary

In Ghana, the Intestate Succession Law, 1985 (PNDCL 111) governs asset distribution when someone dies without a will. Surviving spouses and children are entitled to inherit the estate. Customary marriages are recognized, but the spouses claims may be limited under certain conditions. To manage your fathers and grandmothers estates, you may need to apply for Letters of Administration. Consulting a legal professional can help you navigate this process and uncover your fathers assets.

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David
Hi David! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
My late father died in 18th July *, at ridge hospital Ghana. In emergency after wife two away his two cars. I am part of * surviving children. I was born way before he got married. And the wife is also demanding a share of his mother’s property which she is not entitled under Ghanaian law. And also his mother which is my grandmother is also late. Now after my dad die his business partner told us she owes one hundred percent of the business but in the business profile it says otherwise. And currently I don’t know how to uncover most of my dad’s assets because I don’t know where to start from and no one is telling us anything or the truth. And my dad’s wife brought in their engagement ring in the name of she would like to end the marriage which was a customary marriage I was there together with my grandma when she brought it in. And upon calling my dad he said we should trash it in the bin. And my dad died without a will and my grandma die without a will also
David, it seems like you have a complex situation involving inheritance and asset distribution. Here are some general guidelines under Ghanaian law:
- Intestate Succession Law, * (PNDCL *) governs the distribution of assets when someone dies without a will.
- The surviving spouse and children are entitled to inherit the estate.
- Customary marriages are recognized, but the spouse's claims might be limited under certain conditions.
- You may need to apply for Letters of Administration to manage your father's and grandmother's estates.
Have you considered consulting a legal professional to help you navigate this process?