People in Jersey are living longer than ever before. This is good news; however it does bring a multitude of problems. The number of those reported to have dementia has risen dramatically and Dementia Jersey have reported that at least 70,000 younger people (under...
Undue influence is often cited as a reason why disgruntled beneficiaries claim their next of kin’s Jersey Will should be overturned. Family members, caregivers and other individuals with vested interests are all potentially able to exert undue influence. Undue...
Can the provisions of a Jersey Will of Movable Estate be varied after death? Under Jersey Law it is possible in certain circumstances to vary the distribution of assets to beneficiaries under a Will or in cases of intestacy (no Will) as the Royal Court has a...
The registration requirements when inheriting Immovable property or house (real estate) under Jersey law Where there is a Jersey Immovable Will and the real estate is left to heirs at law Registration The Will should be registered with the Public Registry,...
Intermeddling In An Estate – How Serious is it? If an executor of a Will or the administrator (where there is no Will) begins the distribution of estate assets before a Grant has been issued, under Jersey law their actions can be classed as intermeddling....
UK and Jersey: What are the differences in probate law? Probate laws differ between countries within the UK and the crown dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man). Individuals dealing with probate in another country will need to familiarise themselves with...
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