Upon the death of an individual, family members often require the assistance of an experienced lawyer to support them in applying for grant of probate or letters of administration of the estate of the deceased. P. C. Woo & Co. has been advising and serving clients in this area of practice since the establishment of the Firm.
Our probate lawyers are experienced in dealing with contentious and non-contentious probate matters. They also provide advice and services which are incidental to the administration of testamentary or non-testamentary trusts as well as the estate of the deceased.
The work we handle in this practice area includes :
- Will drafting
- Application of grant of probate or letters of administration
- Re-sealing of grants in Hong Kong and overseas
- Estate administration
- Caveats procedure
- Contentious probate
- Dependant’s claims
- Intestacy
- Preparation of Deed of Family Arrangement
- Preparation of Assent
- Creation and administration of trusts
- Creation of enduring powers of attorney
- Appointment of committee for mentally incapacitated person and incidental applications under the Mental Health Ordinance
Our client base is made up of people from all walks of life, from local families and wealthy entrepreneurs to overseas enterprises and residents. They all welcome our understanding of their issues and our professional and sensitive approach.