In this Q&A, we tackle some frequently asked questions that our clients have when they consult us for Estate Planning advice
Experts explain challenging a will: caveats, evidence gathering, and strategies to protect dependents in Hong Kong estates.
香港律師 | 受養人的經濟給養繼承申索. Inheritance Provision for Family and Dependants Ordinance, Cap. 481 explained including “What is “reasonable financial provision”?
Alfred Ip on court orders that can provide financial assistance to disinherited individuals for whom the deceased had provided during his/her lifetime
The Scarle v Scarle case highlights the importance of having a professionally drafted Will – especially in case of complex family situations
Regardless of the type of relationship you are in, having a Will ensures that partners will be provided for and have legal means of inheritance in the case of an unfortunate death.
Jacqueline Cheng & Alfred Ip on the main steps in estate administration: collection of assets, payment of debts, distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries.
As part of a thorough Estate Planning, a Will and a Trust usually complement each other, however in some circumstances the terms of the two documents may conflict.
Private Client lawyers can guide you through the most efficient international Estate Planning options which fit your specific circumstances and wishes
The removal or replacement of executors / administrators of estates and the importance of the Courts’ role highlighted through leading cases
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