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7 siblings sue brother for not sharing house bought with late mother’s money

Normally, when you pay for a property, the law will create a “resulting trust” in your favour as the beneficial owner, even though the property is in another’s name.

How the law prevents ‘ineligible buyers’ from investing in properties

When investing in properties, make sure you are familiar with the laws to avoid stepping on legal landmine.

Me & My Money: She went from designing buildings to creating healthy snack choices

Woman lost her inheritance after disputing dad’s right to sell his property

The dispute arose when the patriarch, then 92, wanted to sell one of his 11 properties held jointly with his wife.

How two parents helped beneficiaries of their wills deal with troublemakers

Parents should always make plans to ensure that their beneficiaries are well-protected

How a doctor lost $600k after acting as a loan guarantor for his boss’ clinic

A doctor was duped into signing the loan agreement by his boss who is facing charges over fake loan applications.

Investor lost millions because he did not read documents that he signed

As a general rule, those who sign agreements would be bound by their signatures.

Gambling away more than his pay: Man earns $28k a month, loses $30k

It is hard not to be mired in debt if you gamble away more than what you earn.

Why you should always say ‘no’ to friends asking for loans

It is hard to get a friend to repay a loan when he or she simply refuses to return your money.

Why a man with two wives can’t get a bigger share of his own assets

He failed to prove the contribution of the second wife and so he could not keep two-thirds of his assets.

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