Contentious Trusts & Estates

Validity and enforceability of a Will, estate administrator, beneficiaries dispute, claims under the Inheritance Ordinance, assets holding vehicles, financial control of vulnerable clients, and Mental Health Ordinance applications.

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Citywealth News | The great wealth transfer: succession battles, family trusts and inherited wealth
Citywealth News | The great wealth transfer: succession battles, family trusts and inherited wealth 800 640 Hugill & Ip

Since 2005, Citywealth has been the leading news and networking platform for the global private wealth industry, connecting private bankers, lawyers, trustees, accountants, and wealth managers who advise the world’s UHNW clients

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TL4 | The Contentious Trusts Circle
TL4 | The Contentious Trusts Circle 800 532 Hugill & Ip

Discussing the future of trust disputes, cross-border wealth planning and high-net-worth succession at Thought Leaders 4 HNW conference in Vevey (CH)

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Asset Recovery International Conference 2026
Asset Recovery International Conference 2026 900 600 Hugill & Ip

“Til death (or litigation) do us part”: Sharing expertise on HNW family disputes and exploring inheritance conflicts and cross-border complexities

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Hong Kong Lawyer | Why Evidence Makes All the Difference in Will Disputes
Hong Kong Lawyer | Why Evidence Makes All the Difference in Will Disputes 600 800 Hugill & Ip

A Comparative analysis of Packer v Packer and Choi Cheung Hung as a professional development insight for Hong Kong legal practitioners

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Hong Kong Lawyer | Lessons for Trustees from Dawson-Damer: The Critical Importance of Adequate Deliberation and Proper Documentation
Hong Kong Lawyer | Lessons for Trustees from Dawson-Damer: The Critical Importance of Adequate Deliberation and Proper Documentation 900 605 Hugill & Ip

Trustees must prioritize thorough decision-making and maintain detailed records to uphold fiduciary duties and safeguard trust integrity

Essential Considerations on Testamentary Challenges
Essential Considerations on Testamentary Challenges 1200 800 Geraint Ho

Hong Kong disputes on Wills require swift action, strong evidence, and strategic legal arguments to succeed

Trusts and the Impact of Divorce Proceedings
Trusts and the Impact of Divorce Proceedings 600 400 Caroline McNally

Hong Kong divorce cases: Are Trust assets considered part of the matrimonial pot?

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Legal 500 | Predatory Marriages and the Lui Ming Lok Decision
Legal 500 | Predatory Marriages and the Lui Ming Lok Decision 1200 794 Hugill & Ip

The Court of Final Appeal decision in Lui Ming Lok v Ng Im Fong Loretta (FACV 1/2024): a case study from a practitioner’s lens

Safeguards on Will-Writing in Complex Family Situations
Safeguards on Will-Writing in Complex Family Situations 1600 1201 Alfred Ip

The Lo Siu Fung case reminds us that proper Will preparation is not merely a documentary exercise but a crucial professional service requiring careful judgment

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Hong Kong Lawyer | Family Court Reaffirms the “Divorce Standard” in Inheritance Provisions Claim
Hong Kong Lawyer | Family Court Reaffirms the “Divorce Standard” in Inheritance Provisions Claim 600 400 Hugill & Ip

WLK by MYW her next friend v. CCIW & Others case highlights the importance of spousal conduct when making a claim based on Inheritance Provision for Family and Dependants Ordinance, Cap. 481

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