I want to inherit the property left by my relatives, but I don't know how to do it?
Inheriting Hong Kong estates as a Taiwanese citizen involves different legal systems and documentation procedures, requiring collaboration between lawyers in both regions. Incorrect procedures can lead to rejection, delays, or even jeopardize rights. First Law, combining a team of Taiwanese and Hong Kong lawyers and notaries, provides comprehensive cross-border inheritance services to assist you in completing your Hong Kong estate inheritance application in Taiwan.
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Why is it difficult for Taiwanese people to inherit Hong Kong's heritage?
- Unfamiliar with Hong Kong inheritance laws
- The heir is not in Hong Kong and cannot easily travel between the two places.
- Documents requiring cross-border verification will be returned if the order is incorrect, and the process will have to be restarted.
- This case requires collaboration between Taiwanese and Hong Kong lawyers; contacting them separately would take a significant amount of time.
- Once the deadline is missed, the cost of making amends is extremely high.
FirstLaw, a professional law firm specializing in inheritance cases in Hong Kong.
Why choose FirstLaw?
- The team includes Hong Kong lawyers, Taiwanese lawyers, and notaries, and is fluent in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese.
- One-stop service, covering the entire process, from document preparation and authentication to obtaining the court's acceptance document.
- With hundreds of successful overseas inheritance experiences
- Provides integrated cross-border legal services, which can be processed in Taiwan.
Hong Kong One-Stop Inheritance Service
Complete and comprehensive service scope
- Legal opinion issued in Taiwan (applicable to Hong Kong courts)
- Document Notarization and Authentication (For Cross-Border Use)
- Overseas Heritage Survey and Asset Search
- Hong Kong Estate Tax Declaration Assistance
- Hong Kong bank account inheritance processing
- Application for Letters of Administration
- Probate application
Easy communication, professional response
We understand the difficulty heirs face in searching for documents and information. First Law provides the fastest and most convenient communication channels, enabling remote communication. Dedicated personnel will respond to questions immediately and intervene to assist from the very beginning of the case, making it easy and reassuring for heirs.
The entrustment can be completed in 5 steps.
- Join First Law's official LINE account
Please contact us by joining First Law's official LINE account. You can search for ID: "@firstlaw" or click the button below.
- Initial communication of the case details
We will confirm with you the type of estate, its location, the number of heirs and their kinship, and the applicable procedures for the case.
- Documents to be signed
If you confirm your application, we will provide you with formal appointment and authorization documents for your signature to protect your rights.
- Receive progress report
We will set up a dedicated LINE group for you, where any questions will be answered promptly by a designated person, and the progress of the case will be reported proactively.
- Case closed - Receive court case handling document
We will deliver to you the official document issued by the Hong Kong court as proof that the inheritance process has been completed.
In these difficult times, First Law will stand by you every step of the way.
For inheritance matters in Hong Kong, please consult a professional lawyer.
- Effectively saves time in Hong Kong inheritance processing
- Reduce the risk of document returns
- It can be done in Taiwan.
- Establish a project team, with multiple people working together to assist your case, to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Case progress updates are provided regularly, giving you peace of mind by keeping track of the progress.
Our team
Lawyer Li Guorong
Hong Kong lawyer
Lawyer Lin Weipei
Hong Kong lawyer
Attorney Yu Shuxing
Taiwanese lawyer
Private notaries under the Taipei District Court
Director Chen Yixiong
Overseas Inheritance Department Head
Attorney Chen Peng'an
Taiwanese lawyer
Family Trust Planner
Common Hong Kong inheritance financial institutions
This list includes 25 Hong Kong financial institutions most frequently contacted by Taiwanese clients. All of them can handle inheritance matters according to First Law. If your preferred institution is not on this list, please feel free to contact us directly!
- HSBC
- HSBC Insurance
- Hang Seng Bank
- Hang Seng Insurance
- Bank of East Asia
- East Asia Securities
- Citibank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- KGI Bank
- Shanghai Commercial Bank
- UBS UBS Group
- UK-based insurance company, Yu Cheng Insurance
- Lion Insurance
- Prudential Group
- Bank of China (Hong Kong)
- Fubon Bank
- Mega Bank
- Yushan Bank
- AXA Insurance
- DBS Bank
- Land Bank
- UOB
- Shenwan Hongyuan Futures
- Jinghua Shanyi International Securities
- Weijing Group
Common Issues in Hong Kong Inheritance
Yes, just tell us your location and we will plan the appropriate process for you and prepare the necessary documents.
In Hong Kong, assets such as real estate, bank deposits, insurance, retirement/MPF, securities, safe deposit boxes, and company shares can all be inherited, and First Law Firm has successful experience in handling such cases.
Inheritance in Hong Kong can usually be completed in about 6 to 12 months, but this may vary depending on the specific details of each case.
First Law offers a one-stop service; if you entrust us with the process, the heirs generally do not need to travel overseas in person.
To apply for inheritance rights in Hong Kong, the following documents are required:
death certificate
Proof of kinship among heirs (can be a household registration transcript)
Heir's identity certificate
Taiwanese lawyer's opinion
Other supplementary documents required by the competent authority
In Hong Kong, inheritance can only be handled by lawyers; it is not possible to appoint someone without legal qualifications to represent you. It is recommended to engage a lawyer in the following situations:
1. The heir is not in Hong Kong and cannot handle the matter in person.
2. Unfamiliar with Hong Kong laws and application procedures
3. The case involves multiple heirs.
4. Documents require cross-border authentication.
5. We hope to shorten the processing time.
A legal opinion from a Taiwanese lawyer, also known as a "legal opinion letter," is an essential document for Taiwanese citizens inheriting Hong Kong estates. It requires a qualified Taiwanese lawyer to draft it and is used to prove the legality of the inheritance rights. The Hong Kong court will decide whether to approve the inheritance application based on the content of the legal opinion letter. First Law offers legal opinion letter drafting services.
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