Guiding you through Jersey estate disputes with clarity, compassion and expertise.

Disputes over estates can be emotionally charged and legally complex, particularly when family relationships, high-value assets, or cross-border elements are involved.

 
Our Expertise

We understand the emotional strain these disputes can cause, especially when they involve close family members. We always seek to resolve disputes as efficiently and amicably as possible, through negotiation or mediation where appropriate. If litigation is required we have a team of experienced advocates who regularly appear before the Jersey courts, to ensure that you have the very best representation.

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Our Approach

We have extensive experience advising clients on contentious estate matters in Jersey, providing clear, compassionate, and pragmatic guidance at every stage of a dispute. We act for executors, administrators, beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, and other interested parties, in a wide range of estate disputes, including:

• Challenges to the validity of wills.
• Allegations of undue influence or lack of testamentary capacity.
• Disputes over forced heirship rights (légitime).
• Conflicts between heirs and executors or administrators.
• Claims regarding improper distribution or administration of assets.
• Applications for removal of executors or administrators.
• Cross-border estate issues and asset recovery.

We combine local knowledge with legal expertise to navigate the intricacies of estate related disputes. Our goal is to bring clarity, resolution, and peace of mind to what are often difficult situations.

If you are involved in an estate dispute in Jersey, or are concerned about how an estate is being handled, contact us today. Our team is ready to provide trusted, practical advice to help you move forward.

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Our Values in Action

Excellence: High quality strategic legal advice delivered with clarity and commerciality to enable clients to make informed decisions, minimise risk, and achieve their goals.

‍Delivery: Consistently excellent legal advice and representation delivered promptly, accurately, transparently, and clearly.

‍Respect: The provision of advice and representation with objectivity, courtesy and professionalism, always in consideration of our clients’ best interests and strategic aims.

‍Elegance: Professional but friendly and collaborative representation delivered with clarity and poise to provide a seamless and sophisticated service.

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Why BCR Law

We bring clarity, compassion, and expertise to every case. We are here to guide you through even the most complex and emotionally charged estate disputes in Jersey.

Whether you're contesting a will, resolving a family inheritance issue, or acting as executor or administrator of a contentious estate, our team delivers sensitive, strategic advice, to help you navigate through Jersey’s unique legal landscape.

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