Standard Jersey Probate
Our Jersey Probate Service
helps overcome issues
faced with overseas suppliers.
IWC is a company based in England that helps people deal with overseas probate matters; including dealing with applications for Probate in Jersey. Inheritance tax is not applicable to assets in Jersey however Stamp Duty does apply.
Quick Enquiry
"*" indicates required fields
In addition Probate can only be Granted to a Jersey Lawyer or Advocate or the Executors themselves. This can cause problems. Because it means that unless the Executors instruct someone to act on their behalf they must attend the Probate Court themselves. With our service we take care of these issues for you. We have been working with Jersey Advocates for many years; we have done the homework so you don’t have to. We have also negotiated superb rates so you don’t pay more than going direct.
There are typically three types of client that we are able to assist. These include Probate matters where the deceased was domiciled in the UK, case where the deceased was domicile outside of the UK or Jersey and last cases where the deceased lived in Jersey itself.
What Is Jersey Probate?
If you have been named as an executor or administrator of an estate that includes assets or property on the Channel Island of Jersey, a probate or letters of administration will be necessary. In order to dissolve an estate held in Jersey, an English Grant of Probate cannot be used. Under Jersey law, probate must also be granted. you may delegate the procedure to the IWC team who will take care of everything for you, from start to finish.
- Dealing with the Judicial Greffe
- Valuing the estate
- Forwarding the required documents
(Death Certificate, English Grant, Will, Codicil) - Obtaining any Jersey wills from the public registry
- The certification of documents
- Affidavit of foreign law
- Making the application
- Power of Attorney
Postal applications are not permitted in Jersey. The lawyer must attend the Royal Court in person. The Grant is then issued to the lawyer personally. - Paying revenue stamps
Jersey Probate offer a fixed fee low cost probate service. Simply call us on 020 8150 2010for a free quote.
Deceased was UK Domicile
Domicile is typically the Country where the deceased person lived and paid their tax, if the deceased was domicile in the UK then the estate will qualify for the Jersey Fast Track Process visit our dedicated Fast Track page for more information.
Deceased was Domicile outside of Jersey or the UK
If you’re dealing with the estate of a person who lived outside of the UK or Jersey then a full Jersey probate application will be required in order to gain access to a deceased person’s assets. When it comes to probate, assets are defined by immovable assets and moveable. Money would be classed as moveable, things like property are immovable. Get in touch for help with dealing with an eye of non domicile person.
Deceased was Domicile in
Jersey
If you are dealing with the estate of a person who made Jersey their primary residence then we are still able to assist. Generally if the person lived in Jersey and they made a Will, they most likely would have made two wills. One Will deals with the person’s Personal Estate and is lodged with the Judicial Greffe. And then the second will deals with the Real assets. And this type of probate is submitted to the Public Registry.