Sweet, Sweet Jamaica 50th Independence Celebration

Independence is to black, green and gold as Jamaicans living abroad are to holding on dearly to their culture. If no other group of people is known all over the world for their global influence on music, food, fashion, and sports, it is Jamaica and the Jamaican Diaspora. As I reflect upon Jamaica’s Independence celebration in 1962, […]

Did the executor, caretaker, lawyer steal my aunt’s Jamaican property through fraud?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I would love to know what is going on with my aunt’s property in Jamaica, and if possible get my name on it. My aunt died shortly after she bought property and built up a house. She and her husband had no children, so they adopted me and raised me. My […]

Can my grandmom get Jamaica title as only surviving child without the other grandchildren interfering?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My grandmother wants to get a title for a property left to her and her sisters by her dad. She alone has been paying the taxes and now the children of her other siblings (who are all deceased) wish to claim what their mothers were to get. Can she get the […]

How do I get a title for property, can you recommend a lawyer please?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hi, I’ve been following your articles. I need to obtain my title for a property in Jamaica, who or how can I get that done. can you recommend a lawyer to me. Please? Verona Williams   RESPONSE: Dear Verona Thanks for writing in, however more clarity is needed in your request. […]