Make a will for your Jersey property

A property is often a person’s biggest asset, so can be the catalyst for deciding whether you need to make or amend a will. 

If you aren’t familiar with the intricacies of Jersey property law, the issue of property inheritance can be a confusing one. Ultimately, if you die without a valid will in place – known as dying intestate – your property may not be passed on according to your wishes. 

Making a will is an important step in planning for the future and Ogier’s specialist team is on hand to guide you through the process. 

Why you should make a will

If you do not have a valid will to cover your home, then the Wills and Succession (Jersey) Law 1993 will determine who your property will pass to following your death. It should be noted that this law does not currently make provision for stepchildren or a common law partner to inherit.

This isn’t an area that you should leave to chance. It’s important to spend some time getting your affairs in order so you can have the peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out after you’re gone. 

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. We provide a responsive, clear, and compassionate service to clients and their advisers.  

The team’s Jersey law services include: 

• will drafting and estate planning for clients domiciled in Jersey and international clients
• probate applications, estate administration and  executorship for clients domiciled in Jersey 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 and to apply for legitimé (forced heirship)
• mental capacity services including delegations, local lasting powers of attorney, and registering foreign powers of attorney 

Make your will online with Ogier

Begin the process of drafting your will online, in a cost and time efficient manner, at your own pace. The process involves submitting an online questionnaire for a member of the Ogier Estate Planning, Wills and Probate team to review before arranging a face-to-face meeting to review and finalise your will. 

Before the meeting is arranged, a member of our expert team 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.

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