Alfred Ip

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Wills and Trusts: Two Different Estate Planning Tools
Wills and Trusts: Two Different Estate Planning Tools 1600 583 Alfred Ip

The difference between Wills and Trusts is not always obvious. Both are valuable Estate Planning tools but they are not the same. This Q&A explains the main differences.

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LexisNexis | Varying Agreements in Matrimonial Proceedings
LexisNexis | Varying Agreements in Matrimonial Proceedings 1800 1193 Hugill & Ip

A spouse may attempt to vary or even renege an agreement for matters such as maintenance if they discover that a misunderstanding has occurred or that the agreement is unfair

CITCO | Hong Kong: Considerations for Estate Planning and International Wills
CITCO | Hong Kong: Considerations for Estate Planning and International Wills 1200 800 Alfred Ip

Yuseff Murphy and Alfred Ip discuss common questions around estate planning for Hong Kong residents, particularly in the era of COVID-19

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Benchmark Litigation | Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2020 – Winner announcement
Benchmark Litigation | Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2020 – Winner announcement 1600 1006 Hugill & Ip

Benchmark Asia-Pacific announces the winners of the annual awards for the best firms, teams, lawyers and cases throughout the region over the past 12 months. The Benchmark Asia-Pacific awards recognises excellence in…

Advances in Equality for Same-sex Couples Under Inheritance Law
Advances in Equality for Same-sex Couples Under Inheritance Law 1800 1209 Alfred Ip

A step forward for LGBT rights with Hong Kong Courts granting equal treatment under its succession laws. Last year Edgar Ng Hon-lam applied for a judicial review upon learning that the matrimonial home he owns could not be passed to his husband in case he died intestate.

Pitfalls of Homemade Wills
Pitfalls of Homemade Wills 1200 800 Alfred Ip

Homemade Wills often present more problems than solutions. Will drafting should always been done properly by professional lawyers with specific experience in Estate Planning.

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LexisNexis Webinar | Estate Planning to Avoid Family Disputes
LexisNexis Webinar | Estate Planning to Avoid Family Disputes 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

Alfred Ip and Kerby Lau discuss the importance of proper estate planning and the probate process in Hong Kong while also highlighting some of the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Tax and Estate Planning When Moving to the UK
Tax and Estate Planning When Moving to the UK 1200 798 Alfred Ip

When planning to relocate from Hong Kong to the UK, it is crucial to avoid unpleasant surprises from the UK tax law system, that could have a significant impact on personal and family wealth.

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Immigration to the UK: Preparatory Legal and Tax Steps
Immigration to the UK: Preparatory Legal and Tax Steps 1800 1136 Hugill & Ip

Alfred Ip of Hugill & Ip discusses with Julia Jackson and Matthew Braithwaite of Wedlake Bell issues related to immigration. The preparatory steps when applying for resident status in the…

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LexisNexis | Child Custody and Support Upon the Death of a Parent
LexisNexis | Child Custody and Support Upon the Death of a Parent 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

In the eventuality of the death of a parent with minor children, is child custody and maintenance affected? How so? Protecting the best interests of your child becomes key!

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