property law

Table of Topics

• Introduction
• overview of property law practice: applicable laws
• applicable laws to property practice and transactions in nigeria
• role and responsibility of solicitors in property practice
• power of attorney in property practice
• deeds of conveyance in property practice
• leases
• mortgage practice
• land registration under the lagos state lands registration law
• alienation of property: contracts and conveyancing practices
• wills
• appointment of personal representatives
• application for grant of probate and letters of administration
• administering estates
• assent by personal representatives
• solicitors' billing and charges for property transactions
• taxation on property practice