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THE ROLE OF A WILL IN PROPERTY SUCCESSION AND FAMILY COHESION IN NIGERIA

In Nigeria, the creation and execution of a will are essential to property succession and the upholding of family unity.The purpose of this essay is to analyze the various purposes of a will in the socio-legal environment of Nigeria, emphasizing how it helps to maintain family harmony, provide an orderly transfer of assets, and lessen conflict among heirs.It also looks at the social and psychological benefits of wills in providing surviving family members with a sense of continuation.The definition of a will, the laws governing wills in Nigeria, the legal threshold for a valid will in Nigeria,…