St Ann's Bay · Jamaica
Whyte Law

Diaspora Clients

Services for Jamaicans Abroad

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T. A. Whyte, LL.B (Hons), Attorney-at-Law · In practice since 2015 · Trusted by clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and around the world

Divorce

Divorce, handled entirely from abroad

From filing through to your Decree Absolute, with your professional fee confirmed in writing before any work begins. The consultation fee is shown before you confirm your booking.

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Diaspora-Relevant Legal Services

We help overseas clients complete Jamaican legal matters remotely, with clear timelines, document guidance and regular updates. Open a service to see what it covers, how it is done from abroad and the guides and checklists on this site that explain it.

Buying property in Jamaica

A purchase from start to registered title, with every cost set out before you sign.

What it covers

  • Agreement for Sale review and negotiation
  • Title searches
  • Mortgage and cash purchases
  • Transfer tax, stamp duty and registration at the National Land Agency

How it works from abroad

The Agreement for Sale and Transfer are signed before a notary public or a Jamaican consulate where you live and returned by courier. Funds move through the firm.

Selling property in Jamaica

Sell a house, lot or family land without flying home, and receive the proceeds where you are.

What it covers

  • Preparing and settling the Agreement for Sale
  • Dealing with a lost or unavailable title before the sale
  • Vendor costs, transfer tax and the Statement of Account
  • Release of your net proceeds to an overseas account

How it works from abroad

We act on your written instructions and a certified copy of your identification. The documents are signed abroad and we handle the buyer, the Stamp Office and the Titles Office in Jamaica.

Transferring or gifting property to family

Put land in a child's name, add or remove an owner, or settle a title held jointly.

What it covers

  • Transfers for natural love and affection
  • Adding or removing a name on a title
  • Noting the death of a joint owner on the title
  • Government charges on each route, explained before you choose

How it works from abroad

Transfer documents and statutory declarations are signed before a notary where you live. We lodge and follow up at the National Land Agency.

Probate and estate administration

Administer a parent's or relative's Jamaican estate from overseas, with or without a will.

What it covers

  • Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration in the Supreme Court
  • Overseas executors, administrators and beneficiaries
  • Collecting bank accounts, shares and other assets left in Jamaica
  • Transferring land to the beneficiaries once the Grant issues

How it works from abroad

The executor or administrator swears the court documents before a notary abroad. We file, advertise, answer the court and distribute without you attending.

Resealing a foreign grant of probate

A grant issued in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada or elsewhere, recognised in Jamaica so the estate can deal with Jamaican assets.

What it covers

  • Whether the foreign grant can be resealed or a fresh Jamaican grant is needed
  • Certified and exemplified copies of the foreign grant and will
  • The court application, advertisement and follow-up in Jamaica

How it works from abroad

Your foreign attorney or personal representative sends the sealed copies. Everything else is done in Jamaica by the firm.

Wills and powers of attorney

A valid Jamaican will for your Jamaican assets, or a power of attorney so someone at home can act for you.

What it covers

  • Wills covering property and accounts in Jamaica
  • Powers of attorney for a sale, a purchase or ongoing affairs
  • Execution and witnessing requirements where you live
  • Registration of the power of attorney in Jamaica where it will be used

How it works from abroad

We draft, you sign before a notary where you live and the original is couriered to us for registration or safe keeping.

Divorce from abroad

A Jamaican divorce handled from petition to Decree Absolute while you live abroad, subject to the court requirements.

What it covers

  • Petition, service and the Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute stages
  • Where one or both spouses live outside Jamaica
  • Service on a spouse living overseas
  • The professional fee confirmed in writing before any work begins

How it works from abroad

Your petition and affidavits are sworn before a notary where you live. Your spouse does not have to agree. An undefended petition can often proceed on written evidence, but the court may require further evidence or a hearing.

Title and land applications

Family land that was never registered, a lost title or land held for years without papers.

What it covers

  • First registration of unregistered land
  • Replacement of a lost or destroyed title
  • Adverse possession where there is no dispute
  • Statutory declarations and the National Land Agency process

How it works from abroad

Statutory declarations are sworn abroad and the firm handles the legal application at the National Land Agency in Jamaica.

What to Expect

•Virtual onboarding, intake forms and document review.
•Guidance on notarisation and apostille requirements in your country.
•Transparent steps, estimated timelines and regular case updates.
•Secure coordination with Jamaican agencies and courts.
•The same service whether you are in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Caribbean or anywhere else. Consultations are scheduled in your time zone.
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What Overseas Clients Say

Matters completed from overseas without a single flight

“I live in Toronto and needed help with probate in Jamaica. Whyte Law managed everything remotely and kept me updated at every stage.”

Nadine R.

Probate · Canada

“From the UK, I completed a property transfer without travelling. The team was responsive and the process was clear from start to finish.”

Darren S.

Property Transfer · United Kingdom

FAQ for Overseas Clients

Quick answers for Jamaicans living abroad

Can I handle probate from abroad without travelling to Jamaica?+

Yes, from any country. Most probate steps can be completed remotely with certified documents, notarised signatures and video consultations. We guide you on what to send and handle the filings in Jamaica.

What documents do I need to provide from abroad?+

We typically need certified IDs, proof of address and any original estate or property documents. If documents must be notarised or apostilled, we give country-specific instructions.

How do I sign Jamaican legal documents while overseas?+

Documents can usually be signed before a notary public or Jamaican consulate and returned by courier. We confirm the correct signing method for each document.

How long does conveyancing take if I am not in Jamaica?+

Timelines vary by title status and approvals, but we keep you updated at each milestone and can complete the process remotely once documents are received.

Do I need to appear in court for a divorce?+

Your spouse does not have to agree to the divorce. An undefended petition can often be considered on written evidence while you remain overseas. The court may require further evidence or a hearing, so we confirm any attendance needs after reviewing the facts.

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