The Jersey courts have now helpfully issued a direction
regarding the execution of powers of attorney in light of the
current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in order to clarify
whether it is possible for the formalities to be complied with
where the power of attorney is witnessed by a person by video
conference.
Ordinary powers of attorney must be signed by the donor, or
acknowledged by the donor to have been signed by the donor, in the
presence of one witness who is not a party to the power of
attorney. For registrable powers of attorney (i.e. those relating
to Jersey immovable property) the power of attorney must be
witnessed by a prescribed person (including a Jersey advocate or
solicitor or a notary public).