Diaspora Clients
Services for Jamaicans Abroad
Fully virtual consultations via Microsoft Teams, with no travel to Jamaica required. Wherever in the world you live.
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, 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.
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.
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 search, surveyor and valuation coordination
- 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.
Read more on this site
- Property and Conveyancing · practice area
- Buying Property in Jamaica · start here
- Property Purchase Checklist (Jamaica) · checklist
- Buying Property in Jamaica From Overseas · 3 min read
- The True Cost of Buying Property in Jamaica: Can You Afford It? · 3 min read
- Joint Tenancy and Jamaican Land Titles · 3 min read
Selling property in Jamaica
Sell a house, lot or family land without flying home, and receive the proceeds where you are.
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.
Read more on this site
- Property and Conveyancing · practice area
- Selling Property in Jamaica · start here
- Selling Property Checklist (Jamaica) · checklist
- Selling Property in Jamaica While Living Overseas · 3 min read
- Adding or Removing an Owner From a Jamaican Land Title · 3 min read
Transferring or gifting property to family
Put land in a child's name, add or remove an owner, or settle a title held jointly.
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.
Read more on this site
- Property and Conveyancing · practice area
- Transferring Land in Jamaica · start here
- Land Registration Checklist (Jamaica) · checklist
- Gifting Land in Jamaica for Natural Love and Affection · 3 min read
- Adding or Removing an Owner From a Jamaican Land Title · 3 min read
- Joint Tenancy and Jamaican Land Titles · 3 min read
Probate and estate administration
Administer a parent's or relative's Jamaican estate from overseas, with or without a will.
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.
Read more on this site
- Probate and Estate Administration · practice area
- When Someone Dies: Probate and Estates · start here
- Probate and Estate Administration Checklist (Jamaica) · checklist
- Probate in Jamaica for an Executor Living Overseas · 3 min read
- How Long Does Probate Take in Jamaica and What Does It Cost? · 3 min read
- A Parent Died Without a Will in Jamaica: Who Can Deal With the Estate? · 2 min read
- The House Is Still in Your Late Father's Name · 3 min read
- A Relative Died With Money in a Jamaican Bank · 3 min read
- Does an Overseas Beneficiary Need a Jamaican TRN? · 3 min read
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.
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.
Read more on this site
- Resealing Foreign Grants · practice area
- A Probate Grant From England or Canada: Using It in Jamaica · 3 min read
- A Will Was Probated in the United States. What Happens to Jamaican Assets? · 3 min read
- Family Land in Jamaica When Several Registered Owners Have Died · 3 min read
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.
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.
Read more on this site
- Wills and Powers of Attorney · practice area
- Making a Will in Jamaica · start here
- Making a Will in Jamaica: What Makes It Valid and What It Can Do · 3 min read
- Power of Attorney in Jamaica: Give the Power You Actually Intend · 3 min read
Divorce from abroad
A Jamaican divorce handled from petition to Decree Absolute while you live abroad, subject to the court requirements.
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.
Read more on this site
- Divorce · practice area
- Divorce in Jamaica · start here
- Divorce Checklist (Jamaica) · checklist
- Divorce in Jamaica When You or Your Spouse Lives Abroad · 3 min read
- How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Jamaica, and How Long Does It Take? · 3 min read
- Divorce in Jamaica: Who Can File and When · 3 min read
Title and land applications
Family land that was never registered, a lost title or land held for years without papers.
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
- Surveys, declarations and the National Land Agency process
How it works from abroad
Statutory declarations are sworn abroad and the surveyor and the National Land Agency are dealt with by the firm in Jamaica.
Read more on this site
- Unopposed Land Title Applications · practice area
- Transferring Land in Jamaica · start here
- Adverse Possession Checklist (Jamaica) · checklist
- Land With No Title in Jamaica: Getting It Registered · 3 min read
- Twelve Years on the Land Does Not Make It Yours · 3 min read
- Family Land in Jamaica When Several Registered Owners Have Died · 3 min read
What to Expect
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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