A Jersey will that fails to comply with the formal requirements of the law is vulnerable to challenge. In Jersey, the consequences of poor execution can be devastating for those who believed they…
Buying a share transfer property is a popular choice in Jersey, particularly for apartment living. Alongside reviewing company documents, service charges, and occupancy rights, one essential consideration is sometimes overlooked:…
A caveat, sometimes referred to in French as an “opposition,” is a powerful tool when you are owed money or hold a claim that will ultimately need enforcement. Once lodged, it prevents…
If you die without having made a valid will, you are said to have died intestate. This means your estate will be distributed according to Jersey law, which may be very…
Probate disputes sit at an awkward intersection of law, emotion, and family dynamics. You’re grieving. You’re potentially angry. And now you’re facing what might be months of conflict over the deceased money and assets. It’s unpleasant, and it’s why getting proper legal…
When people talk about “child maintenance”, they usually mean the regular monthly payments one parent makes to the other after separation. In Jersey law, this is more precisely called periodical…
Contentious probate disputes arise following a death in connection with an estate. The dispute may concern the validity of a Jersey will, the interpretation of its provisions, or the way executors are…
When a board decision is challenged, whether by shareholders, regulators, or in court, the first thing anyone asks for is the minutes. Good minutes do not just record what was…
Disputes involving company directors are among the most commercially sensitive and legally complex forms of corporate litigation in Jersey. Claims for breach of directors’ duties, shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice…
