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Do I need to tell my Heirs/Legatees which notary drew up my will?

This is a question many clients understandably ask. There is often the impression that, should something happen, the heirs must return to...

Clara Grixti

Jul 101 min read

What Are the Steps to Revoke a Power of Attorney and Why is it Crucial to Do So?

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows someone (the "mandatary") to act on your behalf. However, circumstances...

Clara Grixti

Mar 131 min read

Protecting Notaries: The Procedures for Addressing Insults and Obstructions During Notarial Duties

In the practice of their duties, notaries public often find themselves in varied and sometimes challenging environments. It is crucial...

Clara Grixti

May 11, 20242 min read

Understanding the Notary’s Discretion: Conditions Under Which Services Can Be Refused

In the realm of legal documentation and notarisation, notaries public play a crucial role. They ensure that documents are authentic, that...

Clara Grixti

May 2, 20242 min read

How to Become a Notary in Malta: A Simple Guide

The appointment of notaries in Malta is a meticulous process designed to ensure the legal profession maintains high standards of...

Clara Grixti

Feb 10, 20241 min read

Safeguarding Malta's Legal Heritage: The Essentials of Notarial Act Custody

The care and custody of notarial acts in Malta is thoroughly regulated under Chapter 55 of the Maltese laws, specifically addressing the...

Clara Grixti

Feb 2, 20241 min read

Understanding Usufruct: A Legal Concept of Enjoyment and Use

Usufruct is a legal concept rooted in history, defining the temporary right to use and enjoy another person's property without ownership....

Clara Grixti

Nov 22, 20232 min read

Understanding Emphyteusis: A Key Tool for Property Developers and Owners

Originally, emphyteusis operated as a 'concession' agreement, where a landowner allowed another person to occupy, cultivate, and improve...

Clara Grixti

Oct 28, 20232 min read

Notarizations of Documents

A notary public holds the esteemed position of a public officer appointed by their respective state government to fulfill a vital role as...

Clara Grixti

Sep 6, 20232 min read

The Advantages of Redeeming Ground Rent

Redeeming ground rent brings substantial benefits to property owners, freeing them from recurring financial burdens and unlocking the...

Clara Grixti

Jul 31, 20231 min read

The Right to an Agency Fee

In order to establish the right to an agency fee, certain conditions must be fulfilled. Firstly, there should be a prospective conclusion...

Clara Grixti

Jul 1, 20231 min read

When and how should a Partnership Agreement be drawn up?

When an individual decides to engage in a commercial activity and to partner up with others in order to execute the same, the Clients’...

Clara Grixti

May 13, 20231 min read

Mediation during Personal Separations

The Mediation is a process whereby a neutral third party (the mediator) assists parties in a legal separation to reach a mutually...

Clara Grixti

May 7, 20231 min read

A Promise of Sale Agreement and its requisites

A Promise of Sale Agreement, also known as a Preliminary Agreement, is a legally binding contract between a buyer and a seller in Malta....

Clara Grixti

Mar 28, 20231 min read

Money Laundering Regulations

Malta, like many other countries, has implemented regulations to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. One of these measures...

Clara Grixti

Feb 4, 20231 min read

The Basic Requirements for a Legally binding Lease Agreement

In Malta, a lease contract must be in writing and should be registered with the Malta Landlord and Tenant Board within one month of the...

Clara Grixti

Jan 29, 20231 min read

Steps to Purchasing a Property in Malta

Purchasing property in Malta involves a number of steps, including: Identify a property: This involves searching for properties that meet...

Clara Grixti

Dec 28, 20221 min read

What properties and earnings are considered to be owned jointly by the spouses?

Article 1320 of the Maltese Civil Code provides that a married couple who has the Community of Acquests regulating their matrimonial...

Clara Grixti

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Proprjeta` Parafernali

Hafna individwi jistaqsuni jekk dak li ghadhom kemm ircevew/wirtu jitqiesx taghhom biss jew inkella jifforma parti mill-Komunjoni...

Clara Grixti

Nov 12, 20221 min read

X'inhi d-differenza bejn legat u pre-legat?

Meta nghidu li individwu thalla xi legat fit-testment inkunu qed infissru li fit-testment il-mejjet ikun halla xi haga specifika lil xi...

Clara Grixti

Oct 29, 20221 min read