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Cryptocurrencies in the Complicated World of Tax, Estate and Trust Law
Cryptocurrencies in the Complicated World of Tax, Estate and Trust Law 1051 701 Alfred Ip

What happens to virtual currencies once the owner has passed away? Is an individual able to distribute such assets if he wishes to do so through his will?

Enduring Power of Attorney: Sound Advice for the Unsound Mind!
Enduring Power of Attorney: Sound Advice for the Unsound Mind! 1050 701 Alfred Ip

Most people plan their succession properly. However, they do not envision the possibility of them ever becoming mentally incapacitated.

Testamentary Freedom and Disinheritance in Hong Kong
Testamentary Freedom and Disinheritance in Hong Kong 799 604 Alfred Ip

Everything you need to know about wills, testamentary freedom and the law in Hong Kong, and your rights in the case of disinheritance

“No one has ever become poor by giving” – How to Leave a Legacy by Benefitting Charitable Causes in Your Will
“No one has ever become poor by giving” – How to Leave a Legacy by Benefitting Charitable Causes in Your Will 1050 700 Alfred Ip

According to the CAF World Giving Index, Hong Kong is ranked 18th out of 144 economies in the survey with 55% saying they have donated money to a charity

The Potential Pitfalls of Mutual Wills
The Potential Pitfalls of Mutual Wills 1016 710 Alfred Ip

We explain what a mutual will is and why it might not be the best solution for your family

New Version of HK Int’l Arbitration Rules Comes Into Force Today
New Version of HK Int’l Arbitration Rules Comes Into Force Today 1050 700 Alfred Ip

Relevant to the use of technology, third party funding, multi-party and multi-contract arbitrations, the early determination of disputes, among many others

Probate Focus Week: Why Child-Free Couples Should Still Make A Will
Probate Focus Week: Why Child-Free Couples Should Still Make A Will 966 725 Alfred Ip

We explain why a will is vital for couples without children – a common phenomenon in Hong Kong and how a will is essential to these couples when planning their estate.

Probate Focus Week: How To Authenticate Foreign Documents in Hong Kong
Probate Focus Week: How To Authenticate Foreign Documents in Hong Kong 1601 901 Alfred Ip

We explain how to get foreign documents legally authenticated in Hong Kong – and how the process differs for probate applications

Probate Focus Week: Sound Mind, Strong Will!
Probate Focus Week: Sound Mind, Strong Will! 1599 900 Alfred Ip

Common Grounds of Contesting Wills in Hong Kong – We explore what constitutes a testator’s mental capacity, and how it can be legally proven in their will

Probate Focus Week: Who’s the best Executor of your Estate?
Probate Focus Week: Who’s the best Executor of your Estate? 820 790 Alfred Ip

Everything you need to know about estate administration and executors in Hong Kong. We explain what the executor does, who can be one and how to appoint one.

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