Ho CHRAJ records 21 cases for first quarter of 2008 May 8, 2008
There were also reports about unlawful arrest, detention and torture, delays in dispensing justice, harassment, discrimination and disagreements arising out of intestate succession, according to Mr Carlos Mensah, Principal Investigator at the Commission. He said eight of the cases had been resolved, adding that although most of the complaints fell in the domain of Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DVVSU) of the Police Service and the Department of Social Welfare, the complainants... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Embryo implanted after dad dies can't inherit from him, Ark. court says Jan 11, 2008
"We can definitely say that the General Assembly ... did not intend for the statute to permit a child, created through in vitro fertilization and implanted after the father's death, to inherit under intestate succession," Justice Paul E. Danielson wrote in the court opinion. "Not only does the instant statute fail to specifically address such a scenario, but it was enacted in 1969, which was well before the technology of in vitro fertilization was developed," he wrote. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Wives don't know their husbands' names Nov 8, 2007
He said the certificate was also needed before the contents of a will would apply or the Intestate Succession Law under PNDC Law 111 could hold because it would be evidence that the partner was dead. Giving some statistics, Mr Addo said the Birth and Death Registry had from January to June this year, registered 131,928 infant births. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ask George & Chuck: Questions from Consumers Oct 9, 2007
1-04, Intestate Succession). Needless to say, this can be a complex area of the law and gets even more involved with the number of heirs and the mineral interests, if any. (RealtyTimes)
T REIT, Inc. Transfers Remaining Assets and Liabilities to T REIT Liquidating Trust Jul 21, 2007
Subject to certain exceptions related to transfer by will, intestate succession or operation of law, beneficial interests in the Liquidating Trust are not transferable, nor does a beneficiary have authority or power to sell or in any other manner dispose of any such beneficial interests. In addition, immediately before the transfer of the Company's assets and liabilities to the Liquidating Trust, the Company's operating partnership redeemed the special limited partner interest held by Triple Net... (PR Newswire)
31st DWM: Alive & Kicking? May 16, 2007
The Movement also said it had spearheaded advocacy for laws to support women, including Intestate Succession and Marriage and Divorce Registration laws, helped in construction of boreholes in 26 guinea worm infested areas and initiated a programme under which the International Atomic Energy Agency built three radiotherapy centres at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Tamale Hospital. The Movement said it had mobilised funds for projects and listed international... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
PNDC Law 111 - justice to rural based spouses Apr 27, 2007
Nkwanta (V/R), April 27, GNA-The Intestate Succession Law (PNDC Law 111) has largely succeeded in bringing justice to many surviving spouses, especially rural based women and children on the death of their husbands and fathers. Mr Stanislus Amanoipo, Kadjebi District Magistrate made this assertion at a workshop for Chiefs, Queenmothers, Assemblymembers and students in the Nkwanta district to enhance their capacity in resolving issues pertaining to inheritance in their communities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Some women condemn indecent dressing among young Ghanaian women Mar 26, 2007
Topics discussed included rights of the Ghanaian woman, wills acts, intestate succession law, marriage law, child's right and domestic violence law. FIDA also offered free legal aid to the participants. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
CHRAJ Director warns public to respect the property rights of spouses Mar 8, 2007
He reiterated that the laws of this country especially the 1992 Constitution and the Intestate Succession Law (PNDCL 111 of 1985) adequately protect surviving spouses and children of deceased persons from being deprived of a reasonable provision out of the estate of their lost one whether or not the deceased died without having made a Will ... He explained that under the Intestate Succession Law, the spouse and the children are entitled absolutely to the household chattels of the estate and at... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Like any contract, civil unions need careful thought Feb 23, 2007
Few members of the public may have realised that over the past few years, even without the protection of the Civil Union Act, the legislation has been broadened to define a spouse as the partner in a relationship not concluded within the Marriage Act, either of the same or the opposite sex, for purposes of the Estate Duty Act, the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act and the Intestate Succession Act - and even earlier for nominations of pension fund benefits. Gay couples might well be excused... (Business Report, South Africa)
Getting Wills Right Feb 15, 2007
When a person dies without a will, his or her property gets distributed by what is called "intestate succession." All 50 states have laws specifying how this works. Basically, these laws are intended to be a default option, and 00000652 attempt to distribute assets in a manner similar to what the average person would have designated. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Who will get Anna Nicole Smiths money? Feb 13, 2007
If she had no will, a court will distribute her assets according to the law of intestate succession in the place of her domicile. But it is unclear where she was domiciled. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Tema CHRAJ receives 101 complaints Oct 31, 2006
Ms Mensah said the Commission receives a lot of complaints from women being maltreated after the death of their husbands and stressed the need for women to be educated on the Intestate succession law. She regretted that in spite of the Capitation Grant and other programmes being implemented by the Government, some parents still refused to send their children to school. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
10 reasons why you need a will| Oct 13, 2006
Assets cannot be distributed until all the rules regarding intestate succession have been adhered to, which can lead to delays and extra costs. With intestate succession, the wrong people may inherit and it may not be possible to effect the wishes expressed while the deceased was alive. (iAfrica.com)
FIDA expresses worry over permissiveness about sex in society Sep 15, 2006
In a comment on the Intestate Succession Law, Ms Eyeson suggested that couples prepared joint ownership documents on their properties to make things easy for property administrators on their death. Mr James Mensah Kulley, also a legal practitioner with the FIDA said it was one thing knowing the rights of children and another respecting them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
EDITORIAL: Salvage Health Insurance Aug 13, 2006
Politically, it would be a landmark in the NPP administration, just as the Akosombo Dam and Tema Motorway have been indelible in the Nkrumah era; Aliens Compliance Order under the Busia government; Operation Feed Yourself under Acheampong; Intestate Succession Law under the PNDC and the GETFund under the NDC administration, to mention some of the most productive programmes. That is why everything possible must be done to salvage the scheme and make it work efficiently and effectively in the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Causes of Wife and Women Abuses.... Aug 10, 2006
"Whereas the boy is completely incapable of providing successors for his matrilineage, in the girl the lineage has potential males as well as further potential females.....many adult bachelors have rough handling from their matrilineage women who may tease and provoke them with such remarks as: "You are not virile, you woman". It is very revealing what the statement attributed to Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Sarpong says about the different roles played by Akan girls and boys. To keep it short I would... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Your Money Jun 13, 2006
If you die without a will, your state will distribute your assets, based on what's known as "intestate succession" laws, says Mary Randolph, author of The Executor's Guide by Nolo Press. Most states then require the court-appointed administrator to post a surety bond a kind of insurance policy that the estate must pay for. (USA Today -- Money)
