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The Law And A Deceased Person's Remains, What Happens When There Is A Dispute?

The recent case of Leung Kar Hin Ross v Ma Lai Fong ("Leung v Ma") case link has provided important reminders for families dealing with the passing away of loved ones, particularly around who has the legal right to make...

Hong Kong Family

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Tanner De Witt

Cohabitation In Hong Kong: A Brief Comparison Of Comparing The Legal Landscape Of Married And Unmarried Couples In 2025

Cohabitation is on the rise in Hong Kong, as more couples choose to live together before, or instead of, getting married. Yet despite these changing social norms, the law in Hong Kong continues to draw sharp distinctions...

Hong Kong Family

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Tanner De Witt

How Can A Beneficiary Be Discouraged From Contesting My Will

Gifts in wills can stir up strong emotions, especially if someone feels they have been treated unfairly by the person who made the will.

Hong Kong Family

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Tanner De Witt

Frail Mind, Flawed Will?

In the recent case of Cheung Ting Kau, Vincent v Koo Siu Ying and another [2025] HKCFI 1401, the Court of First Instance determined that the latest will of the late Mr Lim Por Yen (林百欣), founder of the Lai Sun Group (麗新集團), ...

Hong Kong Family

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ONC Lawyers

Hong Kong's Evolving LGBTQ+ Rights Landscape: Progress Through The Courts

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

The New Advance Decision On Life-Sustaining Treatment Ordinance In Hong Kong - A Step Towards Dignity In One's Final Moments

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Silver Splitters: The Rise Of Silver Divorce

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Enduring Power Of Attorney As An Integral Tool For Asset Protection And Care Assurance – Legal Insights

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Living Wills In Hong Kong: Empowering Individuals Through Enduring Power Of Attorney And Advance Directives

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Introducing Calvin Chow, Litigation Partner In Hong Kong (Podcast)

Hong Kong Insolvency

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Harneys

The Vital Role Of Grandparents In Times Of Family Conflict And Transition

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

张兰离岸家族信托案给我们的启示

Hong Kong Commercial

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Conyers

The Use Of Offshore Structures In The Hong Kong Family Office Tax Concession Scheme

Hong Kong Wealth Mgt

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Conyers

Private Trust Company (PTC) – A Flexible Succession Planning Vehicle That Allows A Family To Remain In Control

Hong Kong Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

CRS 2.0 And CARF Explained: What The New Global Reporting Rules Mean

Worldwide Finance

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The Sovereign Group

Hong Kong Court Winds Up Cayman-incorporated Hong Kong-listed Property Developer

Hong Kong Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Hong Kong Budget Review And Outlook 2026-2027

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KPMG

Registered Designs In Hong Kong – Reform On The Horizon?

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

Evolution Of Electronic Fraud In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

The Great Wealth Transfer - Parents Beware!

Property prices in Hong Kong have always been eye-watering and they are very much on the rise elsewhere.

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Private Client Comparative Guide

Private Client Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Hong Kong, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Hong Kong Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys

Legal Issues Affecting Couples Commencing Cross-Border Divorce

For many years the ties between Hong Kong and Mainland families have inevitably become closer.

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Resealing Hong Kong Grants Of Probate In The BVI

Applying for a grant in the BVI requires, amongst other documents, an affidavit in respect of Hong Kong law, verifying the validity of the will, the entitlement of the applicant to apply...

Hong Kong Family

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Appleby

What Happens If One Party Passes Away During A Divorce Proceeding: Part II

Hong Kong Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys

您有立遗嘱吗? 立遗嘱的好处、法律要求及需考虑事项

Hong Kong Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys

How Enduring Power Of Attorney Works In Hong Kong And Why It Is Useful

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

"Jumping The Queue" – Hong Kong Court Considers Applicant's Duty To Conduct A Diligent Search Before Applying For Grant Of Administration

Hong Kong Family

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Treatment Of Gifts And Heirlooms In A Divorce

Hong Kong Family

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Gall

Parental Rights For Same-sex Partners In Asia

Worldwide Family

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Withers LLP

Parental Rights For Same-Sex Partners

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Guarantee Companies As Investment Clubs

Hong Kong Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Ensuring Your Will Is Airtight Beyond Borders

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Attacks On Trusts In Hong Kong

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Parental Rights For Same-Sex Partners

In a landmark case before the Court of First Instance, the High Court ("CFI") ruled that the non-biological mother of children born by her prior same-sex partner...

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Guarantee Companies As Investment Clubs

There are many commentators, and I would be one of those, who say that if there is no other reason whatsoever for placing assets into trust or a foundation other than to avoid probate then it is still a must do item.

Hong Kong Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Ensuring Your Will Is Airtight Beyond Borders

Building and protecting your vision of success extends beyond your generation. Most people are familiar with the importance of having a Will.

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Attacks On Trusts In Hong Kong

Trusts have long been used by high net worth individuals in Hong Kong as an estate planning, tax planning and asset protection tool.

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Planning Ahead In Times Of The Coronavirus

Hong Kong Family

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Withers LLP

Growing Trend For Trusts And Foundations

Significant economic growth in Asia has contributed to a meteoric rise of high net worth individuals in the region and private wealth is also expected to almost double in value...

Hong Kong Wealth Mgt

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Appleby

Probate And Letters Of Administration – FAQ

The deceased's estate can be administered by the Executor named in the Will of the deceased or an Administrator appointed by the Court.

Hong Kong Family

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Oldham, Li & Nie

How To "Execute" An Executor?

An executor is a person appointed by Will to carry out the administration of the estate.

Hong Kong Family

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Oldham, Li & Nie

It’s All In The Mind…

Although people in Hong Kong enjoy testamentary freedom, there are situations where a Will can be contested.

Hong Kong Family

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Oldham, Li & Nie

Hong Kong Modernisation Of Trust Law Long Overdue

Hong Kong Commercial

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Oldham, Li & Nie

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Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?

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JB Solicitors

No Will, Now What? Understanding Intestate Succession In India (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

It Depends – Family trust change of trustee (part 3 – debts and liabilities)

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Cooper Grace Ward

"Full Disclosure" Podcast, Vol. 17: The importance of getting your affairs in order

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

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