Make a will for your Guernsey property

A property is often your most valuable asset. Protect it by making sure you have an up to date will.  

If you aren’t familiar with the intricacies of Guernsey property law, the issue of property inheritance can be a confusing one. In the absence of a valid will, known as dying intestate, Guernsey law will dictate how your property will be passed, which may not be according to your wishes.   

Creating a will is a key step in planning for the future, and Ogier's expert team is here to support you through the entire process. 

Why you should make a will 

Under the Inheritance (Guernsey) Law 2011, you have the freedom to leave all property, buildings, and land to anyone you choose. Ogier offers expert advice to ensure reasonable provisions are made for dependants, safeguarding your property against potential claims.  

When a person dies intestate, their property will pass according to Guernsey law. If the beneficiary intends to sell the inherited property, additional administration orders will be required, leading to extra charges. 

This isn't an area you should leave to chance. By creating a will, you can help your beneficiaries and have peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out. 

Ogier's Estate Planning, Wills and Probate services 

Ogier’s global Estate Planning, Wills and Probate team advises on all aspects of wills and probate legislation, including lasting powers of attorney and guardianship applications. We provide a responsive, clear, and compassionate service to clients and their advisers.   

The team’s Guernsey law services include:  

• will drafting and estate planning for clients domiciled in Guernsey and international clients  

• probate applications, estate administration and executorship for clients domiciled in Guernsey and international clients 

• inheritance advice for executors, heirs, and beneficiaries on their legal entitlements, duties and dealing with any issues that arise 

• court applications to verify or rectify a will, registration of wills of realty and administration orders 

• capacity services including guardianship applications, registering foreign lasting powers of attorney and local lasting powers of attorney

Make your will online with Ogier 

Creating your will doesn’t need to be a complex process. Use Ogier’s online wills questionnaire to begin the process at your own pace.  

One of our specialists in our Estate Planning, Wills and Probate team will review your submission before arranging a face-to-face meeting to finalise your will.     

Before the meeting is arranged, we will use the information provided in the form to estimate the total cost for Ogier to draft your will. No charge will be incurred for completing the questionnaire.