Hong Kong offers one of the lowest and friendly tax regimes for its citizens and residents, learn more in this Q&A
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
While one way of protecting a testator’s assets is to have a Will, there are other steps that can be taken to avoid unauthorised or unfair transfers during their lifetime.
Yuseff Murphy and Alfred Ip discuss common questions around estate planning for Hong Kong residents, particularly in the era of COVID-19
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.
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
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