Have you updated your staff handbook and procedures to reflect the new maternity and adoption provisions?

A loved one dying can be a traumatic and difficult time. But disappointment and even resentment may replace sadness if those close to the deceased have not been provided for in their will.

While it is commonly believed that the law of trusts dates back to the Middle Ages, the concept is far older and can be found in a number of cultures.

Some clients wish to revert to their previous name on divorce but there may be many other reasons why you wish to change your name, or that of your child.

Following the States of Guernsey's decision to introduce legislation dealing with family rights during the next 12 months, offshore law firm Carey Olsen's employment team has advised HR and business professionals on the various aspects of the legislation.

Taiwanese family businesses are navigating a universal challenge: how to pass value, leadership and decision-making authority to the next generation without introducing avoidable risk. Succession planning works best when it is treated as a governance and operating question (who decides what, and when), not just an asset-transfer exercise.

Advocate Adrian Brown, Partner at Collas Crill, discusses how to divorce amicably whether you are a billionaire – or not.

As Covid restrictions and quarantines continue to lift, holiday planning has bounced back and family holidays are thankfully back on the agenda.

Our private client and trusts lawyers in Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey outline some of the key similarities and differences in trusts law across the three jurisdictions.

There are many reasons why a person may wish to change their name. Upon the breakdown of a marriage, people often wish to revert to their previous name prior to the marriage.

Entering into a marriage or civil partnership is one of life's greatest events but is also big business.

The loss of a loved one can be a deeply emotional time. Alongside the grief, families often face the practical challenges of dealing with property and other assets left behind.

As fiduciary professionals, we are operating in a rapidly evolving world of international families and ownership structures; one where international regulation and compliance requirements become increasingly complex just as clients become more global in their outlook.

Just over a year ago a survey illustrated that there were some 60,000 trusts administered in Guernsey. It is reasonable to assume that the largest proportion of these have been set up by private clients.

Angela Calnan of Collas Crill Guernsey elaborates on why Private Trust Companies are an ideal option for Middle Eastern entrepreneurs.

We have all seen the newspaper articles where a divorcing spouse (or in some cases a willing family member ) is accused of 'hiding' money in an offshore trust to avoid including those funds as part...

When settlors think about protecting a vulnerable family member, whether a child prone to profligacy, an adult struggling with addiction or an elderly relative suffering cognitive decline, the instinctive response...

Historically, custody orders for children were almost always granted in favour of the mother.

Family offices face rising complexity in balancing tradition with innovation, professional expertise with family values, and local structures with global footprints.

It is no secret that the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (the Law) is in need of review and reform. Various attempts have been made to encourage reform by both practitioners...