An article by Group Partner Angela Calnan has been published in eprivateclient:'Changing times, changing needs: The growing demand among Middle Eastern families for succession planning structures in the Channel Islands'.

Marilyn Monroe famously said that, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" and, let's face it, who doesn't love a bit of bling.

Just at the time when people are thinking about their own mortality the rules around social distancing, self-isolation and the need to protect the vulnerable make the execution of Wills something of a challenge.

Clients often ask whether they are able to put in place a lasting power of attorney so that chosen individuals could manage their affairs for them, should they become unable to do so.

The States of Guernsey has published legislation introducing what is commonly known as "no fault divorce", as well as other practical and procedural changes to the divorce process.

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.

Over the last ten years significant changes have been made to Guernsey's laws of succession, the effects of which may be overlooked by some homeowners.

In the first Briefing Note in our Contentious Probate Series, we considered the key issues that a person should have in mind when drawing up a Will in Guernsey.

With apologies to Les Dawson, the issue of who gets the dog/cat/horse on divorce is perhaps more common than you think and does come up from time to time.

The past year has been a difficult and unsettling one for many. Some have lost or been separated from loved ones, while others have had a moment to pause and reflect on what matters most...

Ogier in Guernsey have launched an online wills portal, providing a simple, step-by-step way for Islanders to provide the team with the information they need to draft a simple will.

In respect of the 2018 Will, probate was granted on 7 February 2019 to Professor Ebrahimi as executor.

Good Divorce Week, which began yesterday, is an annual campaign that aims to promote practical and constructive ways for separating parents to put the needs of their children first.

"Probate" is a term commonly used as a generalisation for what ought more properly to be called a "Grant of Representation".

Through our executorship company Carey Olsen Client Services (Guernsey) Limited we provide a professional estate administration service for family members,...

As a Guernsey or Alderney resident, you may be concerned about how you can make a new will whilst adhering to the requirements of the States of Guernsey's lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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

We wanted to tell you about a recent trust dispute success we – alongside Mourant Ozannes and Andrew Holden of XXIV Old Buildings - secured in the Guernsey Royal Court...