Questions for lawyers Found 300

I file my own tax returns in Malta and I’ve become somewhat concerned about the possibility of being audited, given some recent changes in my income and financial situation. I want to understand generally what could actually trigger an audit and what my rights would be if this happened.

I’m considering an arrangement where I would charter a vessel on a bareboat basis, and I’ve heard this might involve a specific type of registration process in Malta that’s different from a standard, full ship registration. Can you explain what this actually means and how it differs?

My parent in Malta recently updated their will and, from what I understand, has left me out entirely in favour of a sibling, seemingly due to some personal disagreement between us. I always assumed children couldn’t just be completely disinherited under Maltese law. Is that assumption actually correct?

I hired a builder in Malta for renovation work and paid the full agreed amount upon what I understood to be completion, but I’ve since discovered significant quality issues with the work that weren’t immediately obvious. Since I’ve already paid in full, have I lost my ability to hold the builder accountable for this poor-quality work?

I ordered a dining table from a shop in Qormi and paid a deposit, with the balance due on delivery. The delivery date has been pushed back three times over three months, each time with a vague excuse. I am starting to think the order was never actually placed. What are my rights?

My parent in Malta recently passed away and I understand I’m entitled to inherit as their child, but I’ve also learned they had some outstanding debts. I’m concerned about whether I could personally become responsible for paying off these debts simply because I’m inheriting from the estate.

I’ve been renting a property in Malta and my landlord has just told me verbally that I need to move out within a week, without any prior formal written notice or clear explanation. Is this actually legal, or am I entitled to more formal notice before being required to leave?

I filed a trademark application in Malta and I’ve just been notified that another company has formally opposed my registration, claiming it conflicts with their own existing trademark. I want to understand what this opposition process actually involves and what my options are for responding.

I’m an EU citizen visiting Malta temporarily, not a resident, and I’m wondering what my actual rights are regarding accessing Malta’s public healthcare system if I needed medical treatment during my stay, as opposed to needing to rely entirely on private healthcare or travel insurance.

I’m the majority shareholder and managing director of a company in Malta. A minority shareholder who owns about 15 percent and has never been involved in running the business is now demanding to inspect detailed financial records and correspondence. I feel like this is just an attempt to interfere. Am I obligated to give this access?