Category: estate planning
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Power of Attorney: Know Your Power (Part 1)
A Power of Attorney allows one person to appoint another person to act on their behalf. In Barbados, there are two kinds of power of attorney Read more
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Six Reasons why you need an Estate Plan
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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 Read more
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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 Read more