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Plain‑language guides to wills, written for people.

Hong Kong‑specific articles, free calculators, and worked examples. We avoid jargon, link to the source statutes, and tell you when something needs a solicitor.

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What happens if you die without a will in Hong Kong?

Most people know they should have one. Here’s what actually happens if you never get around to it — frozen accounts, court applications, and a statutory formula that ignores your wishes.

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Written by the Bequest team and reviewed for Hong Kong context.

Article6 min

What happens if you die without a will?

Intestate distribution under Cap. 73, the Letters of Administration process, and the people the law leaves out.

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MPF vs will: what’s the difference for your beneficiaries?

Why your MPF is not like a life insurance policy, what a will actually controls, and the three situations where this matters most.

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Do I need a new will after getting married?

Marriage revokes any earlier will under Cap. 30, s.14. Divorce doesn’t — but it changes how the will operates. The three life events worth a rewrite.

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How to name a guardian for your child

Only a will can legally appoint a guardian under Cap. 13. What happens if you don’t, what to consider when choosing, and why the financial side is separate.

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What happens to your Hong Kong property if you die without a will?

Sole owner, joint tenant, tenant in common — how your flat is held determines who gets it, whether probate is needed, and what your will can actually do.

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Writing a will as an expat in Hong Kong: what does it cover?

Hong Kong assets, a flat back home, and a bank account somewhere in between. How domicile, lex situs, and a separate HK will fit together.

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Choosing an executor: who, why, and what they actually do

The role, the responsibility, and the conversation to have before you name someone.

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Probate, intestacy, executor: a plain‑language glossary

Every term we use, defined in one sentence — and what it actually means for your family.

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