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Hong Kong: Considerations for Estate Planning and International Wills

by | Oct 19, 2020 | General

During the uncertainties brought about by COVID-19, there are many questions arising around estate planning and, with estates frequently comprising assets in multiple countries, the subject of ‘international wills’  is growing in popularity.

Yuseff Murphy, Head of Trusts, Asia – Corporate & Private Clients, Citco Singapore Pte. Ltd., and Alfred Ip, Partner, Hugill & Ip Solicitors, discuss common questions around estate planning for Hong Kong residents, particularly in the era of COVID-19, as well as the questions to ask when considering whether to make one ‘international will’ instead of multiple wills to look after a multi-jurisdictional assets portfolio.

Please read the full Q&A article on the website of our member Hugill& Ip sollicitors.

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