Rosemary Ogier - Legal Assistant

Rose has a broad knowledge of Guernsey probate applications. She supports Partners in obtaining grants of representation for local and non-local residents, full estate administration for local residents, releasing and distributing assets for non-resident estates and arranging grant applications in other jurisdictions.

Experience

Rose has worked in these areas of practice for 29 years, having joined Winter, Palmer and Denziloe in 1981 before merging with the firm in 2004.

Background

Rose is a keen lawn bowler and enjoys competing locally, nationally and internationally, having achieved silver and gold medal positions in the Atlantic Championships and European Championships. Rose also enjoys scuba diving (in warmer climes), travel generally and meeting new people.

*not legally qualified

"My role is a great fit for me. I enjoy connecting with clients, finding solutions to problems and non-standard applications and other issues concerning the releasing and distribution of estate assets. I try to foresee and raise any potential issues at the outset and present solutions to ensure the smoothest possible course for clients. "

She really took a burden off our shoulders, so meticulous, responsive and above all has a great personality Client feedback

So professional and tirelessly meticulous - great advice, all the time Client feedback

Rose Ogier was very clear in all her communications and extremely helpful and efficient. Client feedback

Expertise

When executors, family or friends of a deceased need to get access to assets held by their loved one, they may be asked to produce a document commonly referred to as a 'grant of probate'. A grant of probate means that an individual is given the right, by the relevant court, to deal with a deceased's estate. The deceased may have left a will or may have died intestate (without a will). It might be the case that probate has already been obtained in another jurisdiction and that a separate grant of probate needs to be obtained in Guernsey or Jersey. This can be an unfamiliar and stressful process. At Collas Crill we have many years' experience in making these types of applications. We are able to assist in simply obtaining the grant of probate, can arrange release and payment of the Channel Island assets to the relevant person, or deal with the full administration of an estate depending on your requirements.

Managing wealth, asset preservation, planning for succession and inheritance, and writing wills can be a complex and difficult experience. It's important to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your family and/or successors are taken care of.

There may be alternative ways that you wish to dispose of your estate, for charitable and philanthropic reasons or to look after those who are unable to care for themselves.

Whatever you choose, it is important to seek the right advice to ensure your wishes are preserved. At Collas Crill we have experts in a number of jurisdictions to assist with wills, succession planning, inheritance matters and probate.