When someone dies in Jamaica, their estate must be administered before assets can be distributed to beneficiaries. If there is a valid will, the executor named must apply for probate from the Supreme Court. If there is no will, a family member applies for letters of administration. Dr. Brown Pinnock handles the full administration process: preparing the application, filing in the Supreme Court, advertising as required by law, preparing the estate accounts, and co-ordinating the transfer of property and other assets to the beneficiaries. Where there is a dispute — a contested will, a challenge to the administrator, or a beneficiary dispute — we handle the contested aspects as well.

Companies in Jamaica are registered under the Companies Act with the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). Dr. Brown Pinnock handles the full registration process: confirming the proposed company name and conducting a name search, preparing the Articles of Incorporation and any required by-laws, completing and filing the required COJ forms, paying the applicable registration fees, and obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation. She also advises on the appropriate company structure (e.g., private limited company by shares) and directorship requirements. For existing companies, she handles the preparation and filing of annual returns to keep the company in good standing.

Yes. Dr. Brown Pinnock provides representation in family proceedings before the relevant Jamaican courts, including the Family Court and the Supreme Court for matters such as divorce under the Matrimonial Causes Act, applications for child custody, care and control, and access, maintenance applications and enforcement, applications under the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act for property division, and domestic violence and protection order applications. She approaches all family law matters with both legal rigour and sensitivity to the personal dimensions involved.

It is not uncommon for matters to develop complexity that was not apparent at the outset — for example, a title issue discovered during conveyancing, a contested element emerging in an estate, or a counterparty disputing terms mid-transaction. In these situations, Dr. Brown Pinnock will advise you promptly on the development, explain the options and implications, and recommend how to proceed. If additional work is required beyond the original scope, this is discussed transparently before any further fees are incurred. You always have full visibility of the fee position.