Estate

Missing Beneficiary: the Courts and Benjamin Orders
Missing Beneficiary: the Courts and Benjamin Orders 1200 900 Alfred Ip

Benjamin Orders play a crucial role in estate administration by providing a legal pathway for distributing assets when a beneficiary is missing

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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

Practice Direction 30.1: Protecting Mentally Incapacitated Persons
Practice Direction 30.1: Protecting Mentally Incapacitated Persons 1200 1094 Alfred Ip

Understanding the new legal framework: the new practice direction represents a significant step forward in Hong Kong’s approach to protecting its most vulnerable residents

An Overview on Estate Administration in Hong Kong
An Overview on Estate Administration in Hong Kong 1200 798 Alfred Ip

A comprehensive overview of the estate administration process in Hong Kong, including legal requirements, procedures, and practical considerations

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Hong Kong Lawyer | A Key Judgment on Interim Maintenance For a Child Under the Inheritance (Provision For Family and Dependants) Ordinance
Hong Kong Lawyer | A Key Judgment on Interim Maintenance For a Child Under the Inheritance (Provision For Family and Dependants) Ordinance 1241 1665 Hugill & Ip

Case Analysis of FCMP 234/2022 [2024] HKFC 59: The Law Clarified and The Family Court’s Take on Winnie Lo Fee Arrangements

The Barrister Series S5E4 | Kerby Lau on Trust & Estate Administration Disputes
The Barrister Series S5E4 | Kerby Lau on Trust & Estate Administration Disputes 1400 788 Alfred Ip

A barrister’s commitment to the legal profession with a specific focus on contentious trusts and estates – discussing the role of administrators, executors and trustees, as well as managing conflicts and investment strategies

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My Pride Story: Henry Li
My Pride Story: Henry Li 800 500 Hugill & Ip

Discussing inheritance and housing rights in Hong Kong for same-sex couples legally married overseas and Henry and Edgar’s fight through the justice system

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Reflecting on “All Shall Be Well” and Related Legal Issues
Reflecting on “All Shall Be Well” and Related Legal Issues 1600 900 Hugill & Ip

A solicitor’s analysis about Estate Planning and inheritance provisions for family and dependants after the film premiere of director Ray Yeung’s latest work

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