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Probate Practice in Hong Kong, 3rd Edition

Probate Practice in Hong Kong, 3rd Edition

Author: Christopher Sherrin
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626614341
Published In: April 2012
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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Probate Practice in Hong Kong, now in its third edition, is an invaluable reference source for probate practitioners in Hong Kong. It sets out the procedural steps necessary to obtain a grant of probate or letters of administration in a sequential way, together with guidance on post-grant administration of the deceased’s estate. This is a useful reference guide for small law firms and practitioners to ensure that all the essential steps are completed when they are dealing with probate matters in Hong Kong.

Comprehensive coverage

The only work in Hong Kong which covers both the substantive law and practice of non-contentious probate matters
Divided into four parts: matters pre-grant, obtaining the grant, administration and distribution of the estate

Practical approach

Explains probate practice in a straightforward and sequential way with ample use of essential sample documents and checklists to help ensure all steps are completed

Written by Christopher Sherrin, Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong

Has written extensively in key practitioner texts on wills, intestacy, and trusts in Hong Kong and the UK

Remarks: This book is special that “Student Edition” is NOT available for sale in our shop. Students please check with your school or teacher for details.

Part I – Matters Pre-Grant
Chapter 1 – General Matters
Chapter 2 – Law Governing Succession
Chapter 3 – Jurisdiction and Foreign Elements
Chapter 4 – Obtaining Estate Duty Clearance

Part II – Obtaining the Grant
Chapter 5 – Executors: Obtaining the Grant of Probate
Chapter 6 – Administrators: Obtaining the Grant of Letters of Administration

Part III – The Administration
Chapter 7 – Collection Management and Realisation of the Assets
Chapter 8 – Paying the Debts

Part IV – The Distribution
Chapter 9 – The Beneficiaries
Chapter 10 – Distribution of the Estate

Christopher SHERRIN , Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong