Representation of Reid Will [2008] JRC 213 (10 December 2008)

Representation of Reid Will [2008] JRC 213 (10 December 2008)

The deceased died domiciled in England and Wales; English law governs the will; the photocopy of the Second Will is admissible to probate; the Second Will covers Jersey assets; the residue not disposed of by the will passes on intestacy under English law.

Citation
[2008] JRC 213
Parties
Representor/executor: Dr Simon Reid; Deceased: Howard John Reid; Executor/legatee: Donald James Reid; Legatee: Patrick Reid; Legatee: Josie Ingram; Legatee/ex Wife: Joan Pamela Reid; Legatee: Jim Davies
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 December 2008
Procedural Posture
Probate Representation / Judgment
Outcome
Photocopy of Second Will admitted to probate; residue passes on intestacy under English law.
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Photocopy Will, Domicile Determination, Interpretation of Testamentary Language, Intestacy
Probate Succession Wills Admissibility of Photocopy Will Domicile Determination Interpretation of Testamentary Language Intestacy

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Parties

Dr Simon Reid

Representor/executor

Howard John Reid

Deceased

Donald James Reid

Executor/legatee

Patrick Reid

Legatee

Josie Ingram

Legatee

Joan Pamela Reid

Legatee/ex Wife

Jim Davies

Legatee

Procedural Posture

Probate Representation / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the deceased died domiciled in England and Wales
  2. 2 Whether a photocopy of the Second Will can be admitted to probate
  3. 3 Whether the Second Will covers assets in Jersey

Ratio Decidendi

The deceased died domiciled in England and Wales; English law governs the will; the photocopy of the Second Will is admissible to probate; the Second Will covers Jersey assets; the residue not disposed of by the will passes on intestacy under English law.

Court Disposition

Photocopy of Second Will admitted to probate; residue passes on intestacy under English law.

Orders

  • Representor's costs payable out of the residuary estate