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Questions and answers by senior journalists based on research and expertise with a network of professionals such as lawyers, realtors, private investigators and other related fields
Can I get my dead dad’s title for Jamaica land, inI my name?
QUESTION: Dear Legal wiz, Hi I was wondering… if my father passed and the house title is in his name only and i have been paying the taxes on the house for seven years, can i get the title in my name. I have also had the house surveyed.. Shari RESPONSE: Dear Shari, Based on what you are saying, it is being assumed that your father did not leave a will. Therefore there are several directions you could take. Please give us more information so you can get even basic…
Read MoreA Western Union open daily after 7pm or Sundays in Jamaica?
$16,000 to serve a ‘civil’ summons in Jamaica.. really?
I visited the Sutton Street [Resident] Court and a man took J$3,000 to serve a summons on a businessman that I could not find. Then he wanted J$13,000.00 more
Read MoreWhy do I need notarial certificate for power of attorney in Jamaica?
I sent a notarised power of attorney (POA) document to Jamaica, and my friend says it was rejected because I didnt send a notarial certificate. Help
Read MoreWhat do I do with this gun I brought to Jamaica by accident
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I am a US citizen. I came to Jamaica, from the United States (USA) and found out I had a gun that I was to have left with my son in the USA. Someone told me to go to the police and another person wants me to leave it with them for safekeeping. What do you think I should do because I do not have the paperwork for the gun. Paul Manchion RESPONSE: Dear Paul Manchion, The first question is how did you manage to come…
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