Questions for lawyers Found 300

I believe I suffered harm as a result of what I consider to be negligent medical treatment I received in Malta, and I’m considering pursuing a legal claim. I want to understand, generally, what I would actually need to demonstrate for a medical negligence claim like this to succeed.

I’m entitled to inherit a share of a relative’s estate in Malta, but the estate actually includes significant debts along with the assets, and I’m seriously considering whether it would be better to simply not accept the inheritance at all rather than take on potential liability. Is renouncing an inheritance actually possible under Maltese law?

I’m resigning from my job in Malta and I still have about eight days of annual leave that I never got around to using this year. My employer says leave that isn’t used before the last working day is simply lost. Is that actually correct, or should I be paid out for it?

I’m getting married in Malta soon and I have some assets I owned before the relationship that I’d like to protect in case things don’t work out. Is a prenuptial agreement actually a recognised thing under Maltese law, or does Malta not really have this concept?

A relative of mine in Malta has passed away, and none of the family has been able to locate any will, though we’re not entirely sure whether one actually exists somewhere or whether they genuinely died without leaving one. Is there an official way to search for or confirm whether a will was made?

A close family member in Malta recently passed away without leaving any will at all, as far as we can tell. We’re not sure how the estate is actually supposed to be distributed in this situation, or who has the authority to start dealing with it.

I recently resigned from a company in Malta and my employment contract includes a clause preventing me from working for any competitor anywhere in Malta for two years after leaving. I’ve been offered a great role at a similar company. Can my former employer actually stop me from taking it?

I signed up for a holiday timeshare package at a presentation in Malta four days ago and paid an initial deposit. I have since read the contract properly and want out. The salesperson is now saying deposits are non-refundable regardless of timing. Is that enforceable?

I’m considering pursuing a commercial dispute in Malta either through arbitration or the ordinary courts, and cost is a significant factor for me given the amount involved isn’t huge. I keep hearing arbitration is faster but I’m not sure if it’s actually cheaper for a relatively modest-value dispute.

I had a dental procedure in Malta that I believe went badly wrong, causing lasting problems. I want to understand whether dentists are actually held to a similarly serious legal standard as medical doctors when something goes wrong, or whether dental treatment is regulated more loosely.