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When a loved one passes away in Jersey, understanding the legal distinction between movable and immovable property is crucial for proper estate administration. This guide walks through the essential steps from locating Wills and obtaining death certificates to navigating probate requirements and avoiding the criminal offence of intermeddling.

What is needed is to slow things down and create clarity. A simple cashflow plan – mapping income, outgoings and the impact of any settlement payments over time – helps you understand what you can afford now, what may become tight later, and which decisions are genuinely urgent versus those that can wait.

Planning your funeral arrangements in advance can provide crucial guidance for loved ones and help avoid family disputes during an already difficult time. Julian de la Cour, Managing Funeral Director at Maillards Funeral Directors, discusses the practical benefits of documenting funeral wishes, the role of prepaid funeral plans, and how modern funeral services are evolving to celebrate life rather than simply mourn death.