We explain what a mutual will is and why it might not be the best solution for your family
Relevant to the use of technology, third party funding, multi-party and multi-contract arbitrations, the early determination of disputes, among many others
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.
We explain how to get foreign documents legally authenticated in Hong Kong – and how the process differs for probate applications
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
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.
You don’t have a will? Seriously! We discuss who can actually draft a will in Hong Kong… and how it can all go wrong when it’s not done correctly
When Estate Administration Goes Wrong: We take you through the process of making changes to your estate’s executor
HKFP | Hong Kong’s Public Universities Split on Spousal Benefits for Employees in Same-sex Marriages
Alfred Ip, Chairman of NGO Pink Alliance and Hugill & Ip Partner, talks to HKFP about Hong Kong’s public universities’ policies on spousal benefits to employees in same-sex marriages
In order to be able to deal with any estate property in Hong Kong, you must first obtain a grant of probate from the Hong Kong Court.