A private lawyer in Kumasi has explained that interfering with the property of a deceased person is a crime. Anita Boateng Quanson, Esq. said this action is punishable by law.
She stated that touching or taking anything from a dead person's property without legal permission is an offense. This permission must come from the court.
The lawyer emphasized that such interference is a criminal act. Those found guilty face penalties including fines or imprisonment.
This warning highlights the legal protections surrounding the estates of deceased individuals.
Ghanaian law aims to ensure that property is handled according to legal procedures after a person's death.