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Probate [2024] JRC 166

Representation of Frost

Representation of Frost [2024] JRC 166 (02 August 2024)

The Royal Court of Jersey declared Thomas Frost presumed dead, finding the evidence proved death beyond reasonable doubt under Article 7(4) of the Probate (Jersey) Law.

  • Presumption of death
  • Missing persons
  • Probate procedure
  • Inherent jurisdiction
  • Customary law development
  • Presumption-of-death
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Succession law [1996] JLR 33

In re Hewett v

In re Hewett v [1996] JLR 33 (31 January 1996)

The court held that a photocopy of a properly attested will may be registered in the Royal Court if the original is lost and no beneficiary contests the testator’s intentions.

  • Wills
  • Registration of wills
  • Lost wills
  • Probate procedure
  • Succession-law
  • Lost-wills
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