Our news
Judicial Review: The Court’s Power to Review Administrative Decisions
The court will not interfere with the decision rendered by coroner Graveney Bannister into the death of Warren Mottley, brother of Prime Minister Mia Mottley – Nation News, 27 Jan 2025 The importance of Judicial Review has reached centre stage in Barbados due to the decision of High Court Judge, Patrick Wells, yesterday in the…
Paying Land Tax Bills in Barbados
There is a misconception in Barbados that paying the Land Tax Bill for a property which is not registered in your name entitles that person to own that property. An example: Mr. Deeds has been renting a parcel of land from Mr. Cash for over 15 years. Mr. Deeds built a two bedroom, one bathroom…
The Face of a Barbadian Will
A Barbadian will is similar to any other will in any country. The principles surrounding the drafting of wills are pretty much settled and can be applied universally. The main clauses of a last will and testament are: In Barbados, Attorneys still use old legal drafting words and phrases. Therefore, the “giving of property” clause…
Why Estate Planning is Important
Think about the many companies that have survived for decades. Think about the generations of individuals that have owned and worked at those companies. Those companies would not have been able to survive without proper planning. The founders of those companies wanted their business (their legacy) to pass onto future generations. Estate Planning allows families…
Your Will-The Last Puzzle Piece!
The Last Will and Testament is sometimes the last puzzle piece to ensuring that your legacy (your life’s puzzle) is protected. Our lives are filled with many different pieces; spouses, children, extended family, houses, life insurance policies, etc. A last will and testament (Will) brings those pieces together and creates one piece which completes the…