A “fast-track” procedure applies for estates where the deceased passed away domiciled in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Guernsey or the Isle of Man (British Isles). The fast-track procedure was introduced by the Probate (Jersey) Law 1998.
To apply for a Jersey grant of probate using the fast-track procedure, the following documents will need to be prepared for an England & Wales domiciled estate:
– Court sealed and certified copy of the England & Wales grant and Will (if applicable). Both the grant and Will need to be certified by the probate registry and the court seal needs to appear on every page;
– Official copy or certified copy of the death certificate;
– Date of death value of the assets held in Jersey, which will need to take the form of a letter or statement from the asset holder;
– Oath. The fast-track procedure enables a personal representative (appointed from one of the courts in the British Isles) to swear an oath where they are located and the oath does not need to be sworn in Jersey.
When the fast-track application is submitted, a Greffer’s certificate will be affixed to the England & Wales grant, which then provides the legal authority for the personal representative to administer the Jersey situated asset(s).
Our firm is able to offer this service. If you are in a position where you require a fast-track application to be submitted, we would be delighted to assist.