Trusts, Wills & Probate

Planning for the future and dealing with the estate of a loved one are important tasks that deserve careful attention. Whether you need a will in Hong Kong to protect your family, a trust to help manage your assets, or representation to obtain a grant of probate, the right guidance makes the process easier to manage.

Our probate lawyers at Jal N. Karbhari, Solicitors & Notary help clients with the full range of estate matters, from drafting wills and trusts to handling probate in Hong Kong and administering estates. If you are looking for a probate lawyer in Hong Kong, our team is here to guide you through each step.

Individuals & Families

Protect your assets and ensure your exact wishes are documented.

Executors & Administrators

Navigate the High Court process without personal liability.

Beneficiaries

Understand your entitlements and resolve distribution delays.

Trustees

Fulfil your fiduciary duties with expert legal oversight.

Wills and succession planning

A will is the clearest way to set out how your assets should be dealt with. Our team prepares wills in Hong Kong that reflect your wishes, taking into account family circumstances, property held here and overseas, and any particular concerns you may have.

Grant of probate and estate administration

A grant of probate from the Hong Kong court is usually needed before a deceased person's assets can be accessed or distributed. Without it, banks and other institutions will generally not release funds. Our lawyers manage the application in line with the Probate and Administration Ordinance, including preparing the necessary papers, dealing with any objections, and assisting with the final distribution of the estate.

Preparation of trusts

Trusts can help you manage assets and provide for family members. We advise on and prepare both living trusts and trusts created within a will, and help ensure they are properly set up.

Contentious probate and estate disputes

Disputes can arise when the validity of a will is questioned or there are disagreements about how an estate has been handled. Our team advises on and represents clients in challenges to a will, concerns about capacity or undue influence, and applications relating to executors and administrators, aiming to resolve matters sensibly wherever possible.

If the deceased left a valid Will, the named Executor must obtain a Grant of Probate from the High Court. This legal document confirms your authority to handle the estate. Without it, banks, investment firms, and government bodies will freeze the deceased’s accounts indefinitely.

Our team expedites this process by:

- Drafting and swearing the required affidavits of estate value.

- Handling objections from creditors or the Inland Revenue Department.

- Ensuring court submissions meet the strict formatting requirements of the High Court Registry.

- Assisting with the final distribution to beneficiaries and preparing formal estate accounts.

Speak with our qualified probate lawyers at Jal N. Karbhari, Solicitors & Notary today for confidential advice on any wills, probate, or estate matter in Hong Kong.

Call us: +(852) 2367 7577
Email us: inquiries@karbharilaw.com
Visit us: Rooms 703-705, 7/F, Cheung Lee Commercial Building, No. 25 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong