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Review of the Foundations Law of Guernsey and Jersey
Jersey’s foundations law came into force in 2009. It gave birth to a new Jersey legal entity, this creature of statute b...
Guides 20/10/2015- Guernsey
- Jersey
Advantages of the Guernsey Trust Regime
Guernsey has an excellent reputation as a trust jurisdiction, recognised by the OECD through its inclusion on the first “...
Guides 20/10/2015- Guernsey
Why a will is vital under Guernsey's inheritance laws
Under Guernsey’s previous laws of inheritance, individuals were not able to leave their assets exactly as they wished, i...
Guides 20/10/2015- Guernsey
Guardianship vs Power of Attorney
It can be a stressful time when a loved one or family member becomes unable to manage their own affairs. However, it is ...
Guides 19/10/2015- Guernsey
Probate in Guernsey
“Probate” is a term commonly used as a generalisation for what ought more properly to be called a “Grant of Representati...
Guides 19/10/2015- Guernsey
Wills in Guernsey
People often put off making a will or are slow to amend their will as circumstances change. The risk they run is that, o...
Guides 19/10/2015- Guernsey
Asset tracing and recovery in the Channel Islands
It is always critical to ensure that there is value in pursuing or continuing to pursue proceedings. However, taking inv...
Guides 19/10/2015- Guernsey
- Jersey
A first step in capping liquidator's costs?
Yesterday the Royal Court of Guernsey issued practice direction 3 of 2015 ("the Practice Direction"). The purpose of the...
Insight 20/08/2015- Guernsey
Personal liability clarified: Investec v Glenalla in the Court of Appeal
In a decision that will bring a sigh of relief to trustees in both Guernsey and Jersey, the Guernsey Court of Appeal has...
Guides 23/07/2014- Guernsey
- Jersey
Under the wire
PREST V PETRODEL RESOURCES LIMITED: 2013 UKSC 34 The famous case of Salomon v A Salomon & Co established the core pr...
Guides 28/06/2014- Guernsey
- Jersey
Where there's a will there's a way (wills for non-residents)
It is quite common for non-residents of the Island to own either real property (houses and land) in Guernsey or have per...
Guides 19/07/2013- Guernsey
Garnet: A new investigatory role for the banks?
The decision of the Court of Appeal in the matter of The Chief Officer, Customs and Excise, Immigration and Nationality ...
Guides 23/02/2012- Guernsey