Inheritance Laws in Hong Kong – What are the Main Hong Kong Inheritance Laws

Inheritance and Probate Laws under Hong Kong Legal System

Laws in relation to probate and administration of deceased’s estate involve common law and statutory law. Statutory law includes subsidiary legislation and current governing laws.

The Main Statute, Rules and Guide regarding Probate and Inheritance

The Main Statute, Rules and Guide regarding Probate and Inheritance effective at this date are as follows: –

1. Probate and Administration Ordinance (Cap. 10)
2. Non-Contentious Probate Rules (Cap. 10A)
3. Section 71 Power to postpone distribution of Probate and Administration Ordinance (Cap. 10 )  
4. Wills Ordinance (Cap. 30)
5. Inheritance (Provision For Family And Dependents) Ordinance (Cap. 481)
6. Guide to Non-Contentious Probate Practice, issued by the Judiciary.
7. Guide to Court Services, issued by the High Court Probate Registry.

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