Contentious Probate In Guernsey: Making A Will

Introduction

In this introductory Briefing Note, we consider the key issues that you should have in mind when drawing up a will in Guernsey.

It is the first Briefing Note in a series in which we will go on to examine the variety of issues that may arise in connection with the drafting, execution and administration of a Guernsey will, and disputes that can arise.

Where a dispute arises, this is known as "contentious probate". Such disputes can include:

• disputes over whether a will or codicil is valid such as, where the deceased person lacked legal capacity to make a will at all and even if they did, whether undue influence was brought to bear on the person making the will (the testator)