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“You see polygamy? Avoid it if you can. My family friend’s dad died almost five years ago and they can’t bury him yet because the two wives with their children are still dragging for the property,” she wrote.

His properties are left to ruins because the family he left behind can’t come to agree. Even the will he wrote… still they couldn’t do it till date

alphonsoolajide:
Man’s Body Remains Unburied for 5 Years as Wives and Children Battle Over Property

A disturbing story shared on social media has reignited conversations around the dangers of polygamy in Nigeria.

A Nigerian woman, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @Anambra_girl, revealed that her friend’s late father has remained unburied for almost five years due to an ongoing feud between his two wives and their children over the distribution of his property. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to her, the man had been married to two wives before his passing. Since his death, both women and their respective children have been locked in a bitter fight over who gets what, making it impossible to agree on burial arrangements.



Shockingly, she revealed that the properties have been left to rot due to neglect. Even the will the man left behind—naming trusted friends and his lawyer as executors—has failed to resolve the matter.

“,” she added.

https://x.com/Anambra_girl/status/1954271704496439422?t=bknokol0jKpc7dh69tYcKw&s=19

The revelation sparked outrage and sympathy online, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences of family disputes in polygamous homes.

Some reactions include:

@OnyeAguata: “Nobody in the entire family ever loved the man. So nobody ever said they should set their greed aside and bury the man first?”

@MeduFavour: “Pls don’t advise anybody 😂 who get body make he or she put body, they will feel it.”

The case serves as a grim reminder of the potential chaos polygamy can bring when there is no unity, and why proper estate planning—and execution—is crucial.

https://eyesoflagos.com/mans-body-remains-unburied-for-5-years-as-wives-and-children-battle-over-property/

abc115:
It has to be from the other side doing sit at home today

alphonsoolajide:
Man’s Body Remains Unburied for 5 Years as Wives and Children Battle Over Property

A disturbing story shared on social media has reignited conversations around the dangers of polygamy in Nigeria.

A Nigerian woman, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @Anambra_girl, revealed that her friend’s late father has remained unburied for almost five years due to an ongoing feud between his two wives and their children over the distribution of his property. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to her, the man had been married to two wives before his passing. Since his death, both women and their respective children have been locked in a bitter fight over who gets what, making it impossible to agree on burial arrangements.



Shockingly, she revealed that the properties have been left to rot due to neglect. Even the will the man left behind—naming trusted friends and his lawyer as executors—has failed to resolve the matter.

“,” she added.

https://x.com/Anambra_girl/status/1954271704496439422?t=bknokol0jKpc7dh69tYcKw&s=19

The revelation sparked outrage and sympathy online, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences of family disputes in polygamous homes.

Some reactions include:

@OnyeAguata: “Nobody in the entire family ever loved the man. So nobody ever said they should set their greed aside and bury the man first?”

@MeduFavour: “Pls don’t advise anybody 😂 who get body make he or she put body, they will feel it.”

The case serves as a grim reminder of the potential chaos polygamy can bring when there is no unity, and why proper estate planning—and execution—is crucial.

https://eyesoflagos.com/mans-body-remains-unburied-for-5-years-as-wives-and-children-battle-over-property/

MartinCorridon:
Why do you think Bianca cried when FFK left ?

Or Chioma left school for Davido ?

It is because of stories like this in that area

Please cry not 🚫

abc115:
It has to be from the other side doing sit at home today

Itiskdg121:
So many unverified news flooding the SM space.

No name, no location? It's alright

esnbrutality:


Davido and FFK couldn't stand the ugliness , smell and dirtiness from rashidatu, monsurat etc etc

You can cry blood

1. Write a Valid Will

You need to meet the legal requirements under the Wills Act or the relevant State Wills Law:

• Be of sound mind.
• Be at least 18 years old (21 in some customary contexts).
• Sign the will in the presence of two witnesses, who also sign in your presence.
•Clearly appoint executors.

2 Deposit the Will at the Probate Registry

You go to the Probate Registry of the High Court in the state where:
• You live, or
• Your major property is located.

Submit:

• The original signed will in a sealed envelope.
• A completed Form for Lodgement of Will.
• Payment for safe custody fees (usually a flat fee, e.g., ₦5,000–₦20,000 depending on state).

3. Receipt & Registration

•The Registry gives you an acknowledgment slip (keep this safe).
•Your will is indexed in their confidential records.
•No one can open it until your death.

4. What Happens When You Pass Away

• The executor (or a relative) presents your death certificate and the acknowledgment slip to the Probate Registry.
• The will is formally opened in court — the process is called “reading of the will.”
• The executors then apply for a Grant of Probate — but since the will is already lodged and verified, the process is faster and less open to dispute.

1. Decide the Purpose of the Trust

For estate planning, common purposes include:

• Avoiding probate — assets in the trust don’t go through the slow High Court process.
• Protecting minors or vulnerable beneficiaries — funds released only at certain ages or conditions.
• Managing property across states or countries — simplifies succession.
• Asset protection — shielding from creditors or disputes.
• Privacy — unlike wills, trust details aren’t made public in probate.

2. Choose the Type of Trust

For estate planning, the most common in Nigeria are:
• Revocable Living Trust — You keep control during your lifetime, can amend or revoke.
• Irrevocable Trust — Cannot be changed once set up; stronger asset protection.
• Testamentary Trust — Created inside your will, activated after death (still goes through probate).
• Discretionary Trust — Trustee decides how and when to give benefits.
• Fixed Trust — Beneficiaries and shares are predetermined.

3. Select the Trustee

Options:

• Individual trustee — trusted family member, friend, or professional.
• Corporate trustee — licensed trust companies (regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria) like:
• ARM Trustees
• First Trustees (FBNQuest)
• STL Trustees
• For long-term, corporate trustees are safer because individuals can die, relocate, or mismanage.

4. Engage a Lawyer Experienced in Trust Law

Trusts in Nigeria are governed mainly by:

• Trustees Law (varies by state)
• Trustees Act 1893 (still applicable where not replaced)
• Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) — for corporate trustees
• Relevant Stamp Duties Act and Land Use Act

Your lawyer will:

Draft the Trust Deed.
Ensure compliance with state property laws if real estate is involved.
Advise on tax implications (Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty, VAT exemptions).


5. Draft the Trust Deed

Key clauses include:

• Settlor’s details and declaration of trust.
• Trustee’s acceptance.
• List of assets placed in trust.
Beneficiaries and their entitlements.
•Trustee’s powers (investments, sale of assets, distributions).
• Duration of trust.
• Dispute resolution mechanism.
Governing law (state or federal).

6. Transfer Assets into the Trust

Land/Buildings — Execute a Deed of Assignment or Deed of Gift to trustee; register at State Lands Registry.
Shares — Update company register of members to trustee’s name.
Bank Accounts — Open account in trust’s name.
Movable property — Use bills of sale or assignment agreements.


7. Pay Stamp Duties & Register (If Required)

Stamp duty is payable on the trust deed (amount depends on asset type and state).
If it involves charitable purposes, apply for tax exemptions at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Some states require registration at the Probate Division for certain trust deeds.

8. Maintain & Administer

Trustees manage assets according to the deed.
Annual reports to beneficiaries (especially if corporate trustee).
Settlor can add assets over time if the deed allows.

alphonsoolajide:
Man’s Body Remains Unburied for 5 Years as Wives and Children Battle Over Property

A disturbing story shared on social media has reignited conversations around the dangers of polygamy in Nigeria.

A Nigerian woman, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @Anambra_girl, revealed that her friend’s late father has remained unburied for almost five years due to an ongoing feud between his two wives and their children over the distribution of his property. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to her, the man had been married to two wives before his passing. Since his death, both women and their respective children have been locked in a bitter fight over who gets what, making it impossible to agree on burial arrangements.



Shockingly, she revealed that the properties have been left to rot due to neglect. Even the will the man left behind—naming trusted friends and his lawyer as executors—has failed to resolve the matter.

“,” she added.

https://x.com/Anambra_girl/status/1954271704496439422?t=bknokol0jKpc7dh69tYcKw&s=19

The revelation sparked outrage and sympathy online, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences of family disputes in polygamous homes.

Some reactions include:

@OnyeAguata: “Nobody in the entire family ever loved the man. So nobody ever said they should set their greed aside and bury the man first?”

@MeduFavour: “Pls don’t advise anybody 😂 who get body make he or she put body, they will feel it.”

The case serves as a grim reminder of the potential chaos polygamy can bring when there is no unity, and why proper estate planning—and execution—is crucial.

https://eyesoflagos.com/mans-body-remains-unburied-for-5-years-as-wives-and-children-battle-over-property/