How to Settle an Estate in Hong Kong Without a Will
No will? Hong Kong's intestacy rules dictate exactly who inherits and who can apply. The surviving spouse gets HK$500,000 first, then a rigid formula applies.
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How to Unfreeze Bank Accounts After a Death in Hong Kong
Banks freeze sole-name accounts the moment they see a death certificate. Here's how to legally access funds for funeral costs and family maintenance in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Estate Settlement Guide vs Hiring a Solicitor for Probate
A solicitor charges HK$20,000–$80,000 for probate. Court fees are HK$337. Compare a structured DIY estate guide against full legal representation.
Best Hong Kong Estate Settlement Guide for Overseas Executors
Settling a Hong Kong estate from the UK, Canada, or Australia? The process takes weeks, not days. Here's what overseas executors need to know.
Best Hong Kong Estate Settlement Guide When There Is No Will
No will means Hong Kong's intestacy rules decide everything — who inherits, who applies, who gets nothing. Here's the best resource for families facing this.
Safe Deposit Box After Death in Hong Kong: The HAD Inspection Process
How the Home Affairs Department handles inspection and removal from a deceased person's safe deposit box in Hong Kong, including the rules for joint renters.
Alternatives to DIY Probate in Hong Kong
Five routes to settle an estate in Hong Kong: full DIY, guided DIY, HAD Confirmation Notice, Official Administrator, or hiring a solicitor. Here's how to choose.
Property Transfer After Death in Hong Kong: Joint Tenancy, Assents, and Stamp Duty
How property transfers after death in Hong Kong depends entirely on how ownership was held. Joint tenancy uses a Notice of Death. Sole ownership requires a Grant of Representation and an Assent.
Intermeddling with a Deceased Estate in Hong Kong: The Criminal Risk
Using the deceased's ATM card or bank account before probate is granted is a criminal offence under Cap. 10 in Hong Kong. Know what you can and cannot do.
Common Probate Mistakes in Hong Kong (and How to Avoid Them)
The Hong Kong Probate Registry is strict. Name mismatches, wrong forms, and missing documents trigger months of delay. Here are the most common mistakes families make.
Overseas Executor in Hong Kong: Managing an Estate Remotely and Resealing Probate
Managing a Hong Kong estate from overseas? You need a local Power of Attorney or to reseal a foreign Grant. Here's how each pathway works under Cap. 10.
Hong Kong Inheritance Tax and Estate Duty: What Families Actually Owe
Hong Kong abolished estate duty in 2006. No inheritance tax applies to beneficiaries. But executors still face IRD obligations. Here's the full picture.
Debts After Death in Hong Kong: Who Pays and in What Order
Executors in Hong Kong must address estate debts before distributing to beneficiaries. Distribute first and you may face personal liability, especially where tax or creditor-protection steps were ignored. Here's the correct sequence.
Estate Planning in Hong Kong: What to Do Before You Die
A practical estate planning guide for Hong Kong residents — wills, MPF nominations, joint tenancy, and protecting non-traditional families under HK law.