Making A Will For Your Jersey Property: Q&A With Victoria Grogan

Buying a property is often the catalyst for people to start thinking about whether they should make a will. Victoria Grogan answers some common questions:

I'm buying a Jersey property, do I need to make a will?

A property is often a person's biggest asset. You are not obliged to write a will when you buy a property but, given that in Jersey the value of property is so high, you should certainly give it serious consideration. If you don't put a will in place, then on your death your property will pass to your heirs in accordance with Jersey law. As a result, these may not the be people you actually wish to inherit the property.

What if the property is purchased in joint names?