In ELW, many of our high net worth clients seek our services in preparing wills involving complex and often cross-border circumstances. Our expertise is frequently sought concerning Hong Kong inheritance law and more specifically, contentious and non-contentious probate matters.
The first step in legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person is to receive a grant of letter of representation. It officially appoints the executor generally named in the will with legal power to dispose of the testator’s assets in the manner specified in the testator’s will. Our lawyers always work closely with trustees, executors and administrators, banks and beneficiaries as required for all aspects of trust work.
Our lawyers are experienced in advising on: