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COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization
COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization 1200 800 Alfred Ip

The implementation of technology-driven procedures has undeniable advantages on the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall notarial practice. How could Hong Kong implement Remote Online Notarizations?

Executing Wills During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Executing Wills During the COVID-19 Pandemic 1500 996 Alfred Ip

COVID-19 has brought the issue to the foreground making people think about what can be done in advance to ensure that loved ones are protected and provided for if the worst happens. The first step to any estate planning is to draft a Will!

Divorce and Bankruptcy: The Final Straw
Divorce and Bankruptcy: The Final Straw 1080 716 Alfred Ip

One of the common questions that we receive from our clients is: how would my spouse’s insolvency affect me if I were to file for divorce?

High Court Rules That Refusing Public Housing to Married Same-sex Couple Is ‘Unlawful and Unconstitutional’
High Court Rules That Refusing Public Housing to Married Same-sex Couple Is ‘Unlawful and Unconstitutional’ 598 417 Alfred Ip

Another landmark case shows that on the issue of LGBT rights, where the legislature fears to tread, the Courts are fully prepared to uphold the core human right of freedom from discrimination.

Proper Estate Planning When Terminally Ill
Proper Estate Planning When Terminally Ill 1200 761 Alfred Ip

Whilst each person’s circumstance is different, a person diagnosed with a life-threatening condition or terminal illness may want to address several necessary estate planning issues.

Divorce and the Right to Live in the Matrimonial Home
Divorce and the Right to Live in the Matrimonial Home 900 643 Alfred Ip

Separation and divorce generally require specific arrangements related to the home that a couple shares: rented or owned, in one or in both names, you may still have rights to live there.

How Can Divorce Affect Inheritance Assets?
How Can Divorce Affect Inheritance Assets? 900 675 Alfred Ip

In divorce proceedings everything owned or controlled by the parties is to be considered as part of the matrimonial pool. However, there is a difference regarding the assets which have been inherited.

A Will Doesn’t Just Protect Your Assets
A Will Doesn’t Just Protect Your Assets 1277 678 Alfred Ip

Will Ripley and Alfred Ip on implications of estate planning and Wills: from funerals to distribution of memorabilia, but especially provisions related to children.

If There is a Will, There is a Way
If There is a Will, There is a Way 1280 680 Alfred Ip

Alfred Ip talks to Will Ripley about the importance of having a Will and the implications of the probate process in Hong Kong

Living Wills and Advance Health Directives
Living Wills and Advance Health Directives 1600 1067 Alfred Ip

Death is often a taboo in Hong Kong and people do not like to think about it. Hence, we have seen a lot of issues arising as a consequence of the lack or delay of a proper estate planning.

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