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Unauthorised or Unfair Transfers During the Life of the Deceased
Unauthorised or Unfair Transfers During the Life of the Deceased 800 565 Alfred Ip

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.

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Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data
Specific Discovery and the Relevance of Personal Data 1200 900 Hugill & Ip

Case analysis: HCA 832/2014 Chan Shu Chun & Anor v Dr Kung Yan Su & Anors [2020] HKCFI 360; Reported in: [2020] 1 HKLRD 1162

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

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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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LexisNexis | Child Support: Changes in Financial Capacity or Needs
LexisNexis | Child Support: Changes in Financial Capacity or Needs 1600 1131 Hugill & Ip

Would reduced financial capacity mean paying less for child maintenance orders?

How Changes in Life Circumstances Impact Wills
How Changes in Life Circumstances Impact Wills 926 520 Jacqueline Cheng

Regularly updating your Will can properly reflect your intentions and any changes in life circumstances. A well-drafted Will can bring clarity and closure to all intended beneficiaries.

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LexisNexis | Child Support: What Do You Need to Know?
LexisNexis | Child Support: What Do You Need to Know? 1200 697 Hugill & Ip

Child support claims spelled out: legal actions you could take

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Medical Negligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Medical Negligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic 1200 1200 Hugill & Ip

What constitutes medical negligence? Are there any cases of medical negligence related to COVID-19 in Hong Kong? What are relevant concerns? How could this impact healthcare practitioners?

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