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How do I get a title for property, can you recommend a lawyer please?
Published Aug 20, 2012QUESTION: 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. FOR EXAMPLE: Do you already have title or do you wish to apply for a new title. Is there a will involved?
For general information you may view relating links on this site to access what is needed and procedures.
Thereafter should you decide to use a member of our team to assist you, a brief interview needs to be done to assess your needs before a lawyer can be recommended to assist you.
Legal Wiz
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