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Passing away in HK with no will

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    If you are not married and have no children or other dependants (including pets), you should be able to make a valid will using an on-line template as HK_Katherine has suggested. Just make sure it's clear enough for anyone to understand what you intend, sign it in front of two witnesses who are not beneficiaries (or relatives) and leave it somewhere or with someone to make sure it is found after you pass away. If you need to change it, either draw up a completely new will or do a codicil - do not try to make amendments to the existing will.

    It will help the executor/executrix of the estate immensely if you enclose a list of assets with your will - not only will this save costs but it will enable to the estate to be wound up and distributed more quickly. It's a separate document from your will so it does not need to be signed or witnessed and you can update it from time to time as needed. Note: don't staple it to the will.

    If you have dependants and/or have assets in multiple jurisdictions, it's probably best to support the local legal procession and get a lawyer to draw one up for you.


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    Quote Originally Posted by traineeinvestor:
    If you are not married and have no children or other dependants (including pets), you should be able to make a valid will using an on-line template as HK_Katherine has suggested. Just make sure it's clear enough for anyone to understand what you intend, sign it in front of two witnesses who are not beneficiaries (or relatives) and leave it somewhere or with someone to make sure it is found after you pass away. If you need to change it, either draw up a completely new will or do a codicil - do not try to make amendments to the existing will.

    It will help the executor/executrix of the estate immensely if you enclose a list of assets with your will - not only will this save costs but it will enable to the estate to be wound up and distributed more quickly. It's a separate document from your will so it does not need to be signed or witnessed and you can update it from time to time as needed. Note: don't staple it to the will.

    If you have dependants and/or have assets in multiple jurisdictions, it's probably best to support the local legal procession and get a lawyer to draw one up for you.
    Thank you for the help here! Would you know if foreign witnesses are accepted using their passport numbers ?