Questions for lawyers Found 300

A family member in Malta recently passed away, and the will that has emerged seems very different from what we understood their wishes to be, and we have genuine concerns it may have been signed while they were under undue pressure from another family member who was heavily involved in their care in their final months. Can a will actually be challenged on these grounds?

I own a vessel currently registered under the Malta flag, and I’m considering either selling it to a buyer who wants to register it elsewhere, or reflagging it myself under a different jurisdiction. What’s actually involved in deregistering a ship from the Maltese registry?

I want to bring a civil claim against someone in Malta over an unpaid debt, and I’ve heard something about mediation sometimes being a required step before you can even go to court. Is that actually a general requirement for civil disputes, or does it only apply to specific types of cases?

A private investor wants to put money into my company in Malta in exchange for a 20 percent equity stake through newly issued shares, rather than buying existing shares from me directly. What is the correct legal process to issue new shares properly so this is valid and reflected correctly on the register?

My business in Malta occasionally needs to transport materials that I believe would be classified as hazardous or dangerous goods by road. I want to understand what specific certification or authorisation is actually required before I can legally transport this kind of cargo.

Our company in Malta has three directors, and two of them recently signed a significant supply agreement on the company’s behalf without holding any formal board meeting or passing a resolution. The third director, who wasn’t consulted, is now questioning whether the contract is even valid. What does Maltese company law say about this?

I’m considering purchasing an electric vehicle in Malta rather than a traditional petrol or diesel car, and I’ve heard there might be specific incentives or a different registration process for electric vehicles compared to conventional cars. I want to understand what’s actually involved and whether genuine financial benefits exist.

I’m involved in operating a Malta-flagged vessel that has connections, through cargo or prior ownership history, to parties potentially affected by international sanctions. I want to understand what could actually happen if the vessel were seized or detained by foreign authorities enforcing these sanctions, and how Maltese authorities would be involved.

My ex and I share custody of our child in Malta, and I’ve just found out they’re planning to take our child abroad on holiday without asking me first or even informing me of the travel dates. Do I have any legal right to object or block this kind of trip?

I applied for permanent, long-term residence status in Malta after living here for several years on temporary permits, but the application was refused with only a brief explanation. I want to understand whether I have a genuine option to appeal this, or whether I would need to start again from scratch with a fresh application.