WILLS

 

l          A Will is a private legal document which states the way you would like to manage your monies and property and the persons you wish to give your assets to after your death.

l          Without a Will, many family problems may arise because after your death, your assets will be managed by the Government in accordance with the relevant regulations and laws in Hong Kong which may contravene your wishes to deal with your assets.

l          By making a Will, you can do the following matters which are not limited to:

(1)   donating your organs for transplant;

(2)   donating money to charities;

(3)   giving specific directions for your funeral;

(4)   continuing a business; you can state in your Will that the business will continue after your death;

(5)   stating special provisions to cater for incidents such as a fatal accident;

(6)   appointing guardians to take care of your children;

(7)   setting up a trust for your children.

l          You can change the terms of the Will or review your Will from time to time.

l          If you make a Will in Chinese, it is more appropriate to consult a lawyer before doing so.

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