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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
Powers of attorney: Jersey vs UK
What exactly is a power of attorney A power of attorney is a legal document under which a person (“the donor”) gives ano...
Guides 19/10/2015- Jersey
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
Removal of Protector: In the matter of the K Trust
In the Matter of the K Trust On 14th July 2015 the Royal Court of Guernsey handed down judgment in a case that will be o...
Guides 16/10/2015Privilege: The obligation to disclose
The obligation to disclose, or 'discover', documents during the litigation process is a necessary albeit burdensome...
Guides 16/10/2015- Jersey
Interpreting wills: Construction versus constitution
On 1 September the Royal Court of Jersey issued a rare judgment on a Wills matter relating to the perennial problem of a...
Insight 14/09/2015- Jersey
Guidelines for making a will: Individuals domiciled outside of Jersey with assets in Jersey
Probate work, whether in the preparation of wills or the administration of estates, demands a high level of sensitivity ...
Guides 08/09/2015- 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
Directors’ liability negligence and gross negligence
Weavering (2). At one point, in the not so distant past, it seemed impossible to have a conversation with anyone in the ...
Guides 29/05/2015- Cayman
Cayman Islands Court of Appeal untangles directors in the case of Weavering
On 12 February 2015 the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal (‘the Court of Appeal’) overturned the Grand Court’s decision tha...
Guides 13/02/2015- Cayman
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