Henry Wickham
Partner | Legal
Jersey
Henry Wickham
Partner
Jersey
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Estate Planning, Wills and Probate
Our global Estate Planning, Wills and Probate team has specialists in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey law who advise on all aspects of wills and probate legislation, including powers of attorney. We provide a responsive, clear and compassionate service to clients and their advisers.
We have the largest specialist Estate Planning, Wills and Probate team across our jurisdictions, which is ranked in the top tier across all leading directories. Our global team works together seamlessly to provide a joined-up service to clients with assets across a number of our jurisdictions.
The BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey each have their own wills and probate legislation and procedures, which are separate and quite different from those in other jurisdictions. There are also different procedures to follow when administering an estate depending on where an individual was domiciled.
It is essential therefore to get specialist advice if you're responsible for administering an estate in one of these jurisdictions, or an estate with assets in these jurisdictions.
Key contacts
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James Campbell
Partner | Legal
Jersey
James Campbell
Partner
Jersey
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Anthony Partridge
Partner | Legal
Cayman Islands
Anthony Partridge
Partner
Cayman Islands
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Matt Guthrie
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Matt Guthrie
Partner
Guernsey
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Martyn Baudains
Partner | Legal
Guernsey
Martyn Baudains
Partner
Guernsey
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Grace Gao 高诗悦
Senior Associate 高级律师 | Legal
Hong Kong
Grace Gao 高诗悦
Senior Associate 高级律师
Hong Kong
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Estate Planning, Wills and Probate services
BVI law services
Will drafting for non-BVI domiciled clients
Advising on the formal validity requirement of BVI Will for non-BVI domiciled individuals.
Probate and letters of administration applications for non-BVI domiciled clients
- advising on the application procedure - time and cost
- advising on the priority of grant entitlement
- drafting all the required application documents
- attending to the queries raised by the Registrar
Application to rectify the register of members
This may be required if the deceased was the sole shareholder and sole director of the BVI companies.
Estate administration of non-BVI domiciled clients
- liaising with the registered agent for share transfer, drafting board resolution and instrument of transfer, reviewing the updated register of members
- advising on the duties and liabilities of personal representative
Advising on BVI private international law in respect of wills and estates
Cayman law services
Will drafting and estate planning
- for clients domiciled in the Cayman Islands
- for international clients
Probate applications, estate administration and executorship
- for Cayman Islands domiciled estates
- for international clients
Inheritance advice
- advising executors / heirs / beneficiaries as to their legal entitlements / duties
Mental capacity
- drafting and advising on advance health care directives
Guernsey law services
Will drafting and estate planning
- for clients domiciled in Guernsey
- for international clients
- Make your Guernsey will online
Probate applications, estate administration and executorship
- for Guernsey domiciled estates
- for international clients
Inheritance advice
- advising executors/heirs/beneficiaries as to their legal entitlements/duties, dealing with issues arising
Court applications
- to vary or rectify a will
- registration of wills of realty
- administration orders
Capacity
- guardianship applications
- registering foreign lasting powers of attorney
- Guernsey lasting powers of attorney
Jersey law services
Will drafting and estate planning
- for clients domiciled in Jersey
- for international clients
- Make your Jersey will online
Probate applications, estate administration and executorship
- for Jersey-domiciled estates
- for international clients
Inheritance advice
- advising executors/heirs/beneficiaries as to their legal entitlements/duties, dealing with issues
Court applications
- to vary or rectify a will
- to apply for legitime (forced heirship)
Mental capacity
- Delegations
- Local lasting powers of attorney
- Registering foreign powers of attorney in Jersey
- Make your Jersey lasting power of attorney online
Our team
News and insights
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13 December 2024 | 4 min read
Privy Council clarifies BVI company shares are movable property
Shane Quinn 盛锟
Team: Oliver Payne 彭奥礼, Anthony Partridge, Grace Gao 高诗悦, Kelvin Cheung 张肇轩
British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong, Dubai
Insight
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8 November 2024 | 3 min read
Ogier in Cayman Islands recognised as a leading firm in Legal 500 Caribbean 2025 rankings
News
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8 November 2024 | 1 min read
Praise for Ogier's BVI and Cayman offices in Legal 500 Caribbean 2025
News
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1 October 2024 | 1 min read
"NextGen Leader" Chris Hards joins the Ogier partnership in Guernsey
News
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19 September 2024 | 3 min read
Reversing or setting aside actions taken by statutory provisions – a focus on company migrations
Christopher Levers
Team: Anthony Partridge, Ridhiima Kapoor, Chris Vincent
Cayman Islands
Insight
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19 July 2024 | 2 min read
"Preeminent offshore law firm" Ogier maintains top tier ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey
News
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3 June 2024 | 1 min read
Trusts and estates expert Deborah Barker Roye promoted to partner
News
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24 May 2024 | 4 min read
Safeguarding seabound assets: how to use an incorporated cell company to protect family-owned shipping ventures
Jonathan Hughes
Team: Sarah Mercury
Jersey, Guernsey
Insight
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27 March 2024 | 1 min read
Executor removal in Jersey: Insights from Lakeman case
Henry Wickham
Team: Rebecca McNulty
Jersey
Insight
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