Many benefits still exist for those who are resident in the UK but who have not acquired a UK domicile and are likely to continue, so the door may never completely close. We look at the challenges and opportunities for Jersey.

Preservation of wealth – current and future– is not usually high on the agenda (or on it at all) in the romantic froth of wedding preparations. However divorce is one of the most common causes of loss of family wealth - but there are a number of ways of reducing the risk and level of wealth loss.

Contrary to popular belief, you cannot obtain a divorce ‘just because you want one’. Your circumstances will have to provide one of the grounds for divorce set out in Jersey law. Collas Crill family lawyer Alison Brown looks at how Islanders can get divorced.

What happens when a child inherits money, property or some other assets? When drafting your will, and where provisions have been made for minors, it is wise to have a Tutelle letter in place.

A dementia patient may reach a time when they cannot write and sign cheques, or even handle cash. Families often manage this among themselves but it’s important to bear in mind that once a doctor decides that the person is no longer able to manage their affairs, the court dictates that a curatorship must be put in place.

If you would like to make a Will, or to discuss making a Will, it helps to prepare for the discussion. If you complete as much of this Checklist as you can and either send it to us or bring it with you when you come for your appointment.

Many couples choose to enjoy a relationship without the legal bond of marriage, and spend any number of years living together. People rarely consider what the terms of their financial arrangements will be if the relationship fails and the dream home becomes the centre of their nightmare. Carol Glendewar looks at the benfits of a cohabitaion agreement.

If you are a non-resident of Guernsey, and own either real property or have personal estate here, it is worth considering making a Guernsey Will for various reasons. Jason Green explains.

If you would like to make a Will, or to discuss making a Will, it helps to prepare for the discussion. If you complete as much of this Checklist as you can and either send it to us or bring it with you when you come for your appointment.

Powers of Attorney and Guardianships are useful tools in aiding a party to deal with the affairs of another, whether it be paying bills, managing bank accounts or otherwise.

A post-nuptial agreement is a contract between a husband and wife signed after they are married. The post-nuptial agreement is used to clarify and set out the financial arrangements which will be made should the marriage come to an end.

No-one starts a relationship thinking about what will happen if it ends. This article outlines why future planning may alleviate some of the upset and stress which usually accompanies a relationship breakdown.

Simon Hurry considers a ground-breaking decision by the Guernsey Court of Appeal.

Simon Hurry reviews the new 2010 provisions in Jersey’s Health and Safety Law come into force, strengthening the island’s health and safety regulations for the benefit of both employers and employees.

Most people will be familiar with pre-nuptial settlements, or ‘pre-nups’, from news stories about celebrity divorce cases. However, few will be familiar with the term ‘post-nuptial settlements’. Alison Brown sheds some light on the matter.