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Podcast S2E6 | Private Client: Estate Administration 1600 583 Alfred Ip

Podcast S2E6 | Private Client: Estate Administration

Jacqueline Cheng & Alfred Ip on the main steps in estate administration: collection of assets, payment of debts, distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries.

LexisNexis | Conflicting Wishes of the Settlor and Courts’ Interpretation 800 597 Hugill & Ip
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LexisNexis | Conflicting Wishes of the Settlor and Courts’ Interpretation

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.

Immigration Update: Visa Renewal / Extension of Stay 1800 1044 Adam Hugill

Immigration Update: Visa Renewal / Extension of Stay

New arrangements have been put in place for Hong Kong non-permanent residents – who are currently outside Hong Kong – and whose visas have expired or will expire soon

Visitation and Access to Children 1920 700 Alfred Ip

Visitation and Access to Children

Family disagreements on child custody are emotionally draining in a divorce. Learn key considerations in reaching an agreement and simplifying the process.

Immigration Offences on Employment 1600 1067 Adam Hugill

Immigration Offences on Employment

All visitors to Hong Kong without right of abode are subject to a condition of stay. Contravention is a criminal offence resulting in a fine and/or imprisonment

STEP Hong Kong | Removal of Trustees 1480 896 Hugill & Ip
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STEP Hong Kong | Removal of Trustees

What happens when a beneficiary is displeased with the actions of a trustee, and what methods of legal recourse are available?

International Estate Planning: Worldwide Wills vs Multiple Wills 1200 801 Alfred Ip

International Estate Planning: Worldwide Wills vs Multiple Wills

Private Client lawyers can guide you through the most efficient international Estate Planning options which fit your specific circumstances and wishes

Our 2020 in Review 1200 800 Hugill & Ip
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Our 2020 in Review

Despite 2020 being a challenging year in Hong Kong and globally, we wish to focus on the positives and on the milestones that Hugill & Ip have achieved. We are looking forward to a 2021 filled with success, joy and especially good health for everyone!

Hugill & Ip and Four Partners Recognized for their Pro-bono and Community Work 1200 877 Hugill & Ip
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Hugill & Ip and Four Partners Recognized for their Pro-bono and Community Work

The Law Society supports and encourages a wide variety of pro bono legal services provided by lawyers to the public of Hong Kong

LexisNexis | Leading Estates Cases: Disputes Between Beneficiaries and Executors or Administrators 900 642 Hugill & Ip
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LexisNexis | Leading Estates Cases: Disputes Between Beneficiaries and Executors or Administrators

The removal or replacement of executors / administrators of estates and the importance of the Courts’ role highlighted through leading cases

SCMP Young Post | So you want to be a lawyer? The realities of this challenging career path 1500 1125 Hugill & Ip
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SCMP Young Post | So you want to be a lawyer? The realities of this challenging career path

Geraint Ho, of Hong Kong law firm Hugill and Ip, qualified as a solicitor in 2020 and specialises in civil litigation. He shares study tips, job application advice, and the financial concerns needed if you hope to study for a law degree.

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Starting a Business in Hong Kong 1920 700 Jade Tang

Starting a Business in Hong Kong

This Q&A aims to answer some frequent questions regarding the set-up of a company in Hong Kong

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