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Stepchildren And Wills: Is Blood Thicker Than Water?

When it comes to estate planning, many people assume that their stepchildren will automatically inherit from them in the same way as biological or legally adopted children.

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Viberts

Offshore 'Lifeboat' Trusts For US Persons

In recent months we have seen growing demand in the Channel Islands from Ultra High Net Worth US families and their advisors who are interested in establishing asset protection structures in well regulated 'safe harbour'...

Jersey Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Trust Briefing: When The Child Was A Child

The beneficial class in many Jersey discretionary trusts will often be defined by reference to the relationship of 'children or remoter issue of X'.

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Collas Crill

Protectors In A Jersey Trust

Jersey trusts are a popular and flexible vehicle for asset protection, estate planning, and wealth management for UHNW...

Jersey Commercial

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Collas Crill

Why It Matters Who Died When - Gene Hackman's Estate

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Viberts

Love Is Blind – Is Your Estate Planning Too?

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Viberts

Implications Of The Finance (2025 Budget) (Jersey) Law 202- For Property Transactions

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Carey Olsen

Lasting Powers Of Attorney In Jersey

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Collas Crill

The Importance Of Estate Planning For Business Assets In Jersey

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Carey Olsen

The Importance Of Estate Planning For Business Assets

Jersey Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Registering A British Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA) In Jersey

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Carey Olsen

Jersey Wills For Non-Jersey Domiciled Clients

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Carey Olsen

Jersey Fast-Track Procedure To Obtain Jersey Grant

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Carey Olsen

Beware: Greeks Receiving Gifts! Representation Of Equiom Trust (ci) Limited, In Re Mattas [2024] JRC 068

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Appleby

Jersey And The Global Minimum Tax – Key Compliance Dates

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Maples Group

Offshore Trust Disputes 2024: The Year That Was

Worldwide Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Management Incentive Planning – Jersey EBTs: An Efficient Solution

Jersey Commercial

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Maples Group

Key Changes In The Newly Revised JPF Guide

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Walkers

Jersey's Most Successful Fund Product Gets Even Better - Updates To The Jersey Private Fund

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Carey Olsen

What Became Of Forever? The Rule Against Perpetuities' Last Stand In Jersey

Despite the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 ("Trusts Law") expressly providing against the rule against perpetuities currently applying in Jersey...

Jersey Commercial

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Walkers

Private Client Comparative Guide

Private Client Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Jersey, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Preston Legal

Executor Removal In Jersey: Insights From Lakeman Case

An executor (or administrator) is key to the probate process. They are responsible for administering the estate of the deceased and distributing to beneficiaries.

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Ogier

The States Makes A Major Change To Jersey Intestate Collateral Succession Rules

Jersey's rules on the collateral succession of Jersey immovable property are about to undergo a major change as a result of the decision of the States of Jersey on 7 February 2024...

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Carey Olsen

Jersey Fast-Track Procedure To Obtain Jersey Grant

European Union Family

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Carey Olsen

Probate And Estate Administration For Non-Jersey Domiciliaries

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Carey Olsen

Channel Island Wills For Non-Jersey Domiciliaries

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Carey Olsen

Changes To The Probate (Jersey) Law 1998

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Carey Olsen

Update To The Probate (Jersey) Law 1998 – Probate (Amendment) (Jersey) Law (The PJL)

Jersey Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Sustaining Successful Family Enterprises: Challenges & Strategies

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Ocorian

Three Top Tips For Gifting Digital Assets To Charities

Worldwide Family

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Ogier

Watch: Victoria Grogan In The PCD Hot Seat (Video)

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Collas Crill

Succession Planning For Middle Eastern Families – Solutions That Are Fit For A King

Worldwide Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Clarity For Third Parties Claiming Against A Jersey Estate – Just What The Doctor Prescribed

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Walkers

Three Top Tips For Gifting Digital Assets To Charities

In today's digital age, a significant amount of our lives is stored online. It's important to ensure these digital assets can be dealt with in the event that we're unable to do so.

Worldwide Family

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Ogier

Watch: Victoria Grogan In The PCD Hot Seat (Video)

Group Partner in our Jersey International Private Client and Funds team Victoria Grogan found herself in the PCD Hot Seat when she sat down with Group Founder David Bell.

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Collas Crill

Succession Planning For Middle Eastern Families – Solutions That Are Fit For A King

In this article Angela reflects on what is a significant period of accelerated growth for Middle Eastern private clients and how business-critical it is for us, as advisors, to adapt or die.

Worldwide Wealth Mgt

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Collas Crill

Clarity For Third Parties Claiming Against A Jersey Estate – Just What The Doctor Prescribed

For executors and administrators of estates it is important to have clarity as to the timeframes within which claims can be brought against the estate they are administering. Heirs and legatees...

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Walkers

Jersey 'Fast Track' Fact Sheet

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Collas Crill

What Happens To Your Internet Data When You Die?

With a little advance planning you can ensure that your digital legacy is preserved to pass on to your loved ones. In our busy lives it's easy to put this off.

Jersey Technology

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Benest & Syvret

How Careful Estate Planning Can Save Your Loved Ones Money

Stamp duty payable on immovable property on death can be significant and requires careful consideration when estate planning.

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Benest & Syvret

The Importance Of Reviewing Your Will And Estate Planning

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial planning that helps individuals formalise their wishes with regard to distribution of their assets after their death. One of the key components of estate planning...

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Collas Crill

Lasting Legacy? Disclaiming A Gift Of Immovable Property In Jersey

In January 2023, Collas Crill's International Private Client and Trusts team successfully applied to the Royal Court of Jersey (the Court) for an order confirming that our clients...

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Collas Crill

Jersey's International Private Client And Trusts Team Welcomes New Members

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Collas Crill

Private Client Trends In Asia

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Ocorian

At A Glance Guide To BVI And Cayman Wills, Probate And Estate Services (Simplified Chinese) BVI和开曼遗嘱、遗嘱认证和遗产管理服务

Worldwide Family

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Ogier

Dealing With The Estate Of A Non-Jersey Domiciled Deceased Investor Or Carried Interest Participant

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Ogier

The Importance Of A Letter Of Wishes (Video)

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Ocorian

What Happens If I Don't Make A Will?

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Ogier

Private Client Guide 2022 - Jersey

Jersey Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Interpretation Of Wills – Where An English Will Covers Jersey Assets

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Walkers

Is Jersey Part Of The UK For Probate Purposes?

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Ogier

How Long Does A Third Party Have To Pursue A Claim In Tort And/or Contract Against A Defendant Who Has Died?

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Carey Olsen

The Future Of Family Offices

Jersey Commercial

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Ocorian

Jersey Wills & Probate – Varying Inheritances In Jersey After Death

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Walkers

In The Matter Of The Representation Of Rysaffe Fiduciares SARL

Jersey Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Why Prenups Aren't Just For The Rich And Famous

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Viberts

Jersey Court Varies Title To Jointly Owned Shares

Jersey Litigation

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Carey Olsen

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Who Can Inherit If There's No Will: The Rules Of Intestacy (Video)

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Higgs LLP

Understanding Contested Probate: What You Need To Know (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Challenging Lifetime Gifts And Lasting Powers Of Attorney (Video)

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DMH Stallard

Watch: Victoria Grogan In The PCD Hot Seat (Video)

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Collas Crill

The Importance Of A Letter Of Wishes (Video)

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Ocorian

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