Jersey: Trusts

The Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012 (the SIJL) governs security over Jersey intangible movable property. Since coming fully into force on 2 January 2014, four Royal Court decisions have shaped...

Estate planning extends beyond wealth transfer after death—it's about protecting children throughout their lives. From appointing guardians for young children to managing financial needs during education and early adulthood, proper planning provides security and stability. Tailored provisions can safeguard vulnerable beneficiaries, ensure continuity through Lasting Powers of Attorney, and create lasting legacies for future generations.

Jersey's succession and probate laws have undergone significant modernization through the 2026 Amendment Law, fundamentally changing how surviving spouses inherit property and clarifying inheritance rights for blended families. How will these reforms to dower rights, collateral succession rules, and the gender-neutral principal heir concept affect your estate planning strategy?

Briefing Summary:The Trusts (Jersey) Amendment Law 2026, which came into force on 20 March 2026, has made a number of clarificatory changes to the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 (the TJL).

The Eighth Amendment to the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 came into force today and represents a targeted but significant development in Jersey trust law.

This article examines how Jersey, Guernsey and Cayman's trust legislation interacts with Islamic rules on inheritance (Fara'id) and lifetime gifts (Hibah).

The Foundations (Jersey) Law 2009 (the "Law") introduced a new type of entity, the foundation, into Jersey's legal landscape in 2009. This note is a brief summary of the Law.

In this briefing, our Jersey Trusts and Private Wealth lawyers outline the types and uses of Jersey law trusts, including discretionary trusts, non-charitable purpose trusts and settlor reserved power trusts.

In a recent judgment, in the Representation of Summit Services [2024] JRC 222, the Royal Court of Jersey (the Court) addressed a trustee's decision to separate and reallocate trust-owned assets...