Jamaica Lawyer no longer responds re the ‘Probate’

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DEAR LEGAL WIZ,
Hi,
My aunt and dad own a property in Jamaica, my aunt died intestate 2012 presumably married but no record found after several searches and newspaper adverts and no children.

My dad died in 2015 but still awaiting probate as my aunt’s share of property would pass to my dad as her only sibling alive following her death. My aunt’s alleged husband is also presumed to have died in 1989. However there are no records of his marriage or death as proof.

I have been waiting for the property to be signed over to me and my siblings for 8 years. The lawyer in Jamaica no longer reply to emails from me or the English lawyer for my dad’s estate.

What are my options please?
What happens to the property if I, the executor dies?

Regards
CeeCee

Dear CeeCee.,
Good Day,
Thanks for contacting this website for information. Consider that the attorney may have met into challenges of their own, even died. Why not do some research on the wherabouts of the attorney. Why not get someone to do independent research as to any application regarding your dad’s estate Then your decision can be informed.
Legal Wiz

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Dear CH.,
Good Day,
Thanks for contacting this website for information. No a Will does not have to be registered, and yes it can be probated. As for having a joint account, that’s a job for your attorney at law to assit in hunting the precious account. There are specific institutions they can contact on your behalf.
LW
Legal Wiz

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EDITOR’S NOTES:
The above does not constitute legal advice, and are done by inhouse senior journalists, chiefly Anthea McGibbon, after research and discussion with attorneys-at-law and other specialists, as necessary. Please remember that names are changed at times by request of the person seeking information. Although articles and findings are researched, opinions offered on this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice to any individual. This information is not intended to be a substitute for individualized tax, legal, or investment advice. Therefore please consider discussing your specific situation with a qualified tax, legal, or financial advisor.

For physical assistance:


For non attorney services (including research, documentation, collections, legwork, filing, artwork, follow ups) in Jamaica you may simply write to legalwizwork@yahoo.com to make private arrangements beyond the commitment of this mediahouse. TEL: 876-530-5744 or 305-648-6963.
The Legal Wiz networks professionals from all fields to serve the interest of all Jamaicans and persons relating with Jamaicans.
Physical office is at Suite # 1, 3 South Avenue, Swallowfield, Kingston 5, Jamaica West Indies. Rates may apply.




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