Professional Wills Limited

22/12/2022

Happy holidays and a very happy new year from the team at Professional Wills!

02/07/2022

We've moved!

Here's our new address:
12/F, Yat Chau Building,
262 Des Voeux Road Central,
Sheung Wan

Our telephone and emails remain the same, so drop us a line if you - like us - have updated any of your information:

[email protected] or call +(852) 2561 9031.

22/12/2021

From the team at Professional Wills, we wish you and your family health, peace, and joy in 2022!

17/03/2021

Advice for Parents: Covid-19 Separating Families

A question which is probably preying on your mind is: "if something were to happen to you and your partner, who can legally look after your children?"

In these fraught and uncertain times, it is important to know the difference between a permanent guardian and a temporary guardian.

A permanent guardian is someone that you would appoint in your Will to bring up and care for your children if both parents passed away and the children are below the age of majority.

A temporary guardian is relevant to those with family outside of Hong Kong. Temporary guardians can look after your children until such a time as you (if incapacitated) or your elected permanent guardians (if you were to pass away) are able to take up guardianship, and in that time the temporary guardians can legally make decisions on your behalf in case you are incapacitated or have died.

What happens if you do not appoint a temporary guardian?

Appointing a temporary guardian here in Hong Kong avoids your children being taken away by social services or equivalent. A temporary guardian can be appointed through a Deed of Temporary Guardianship document and you may choose to appoint friends or neighbours.

We know there are lots of concerns over parents being separated from their children due to close contact tracing and Covid-19 testing. If this happened, usually family members would be able to step in and take up guardianship. If your family is outside of Hong Kong, travelling under Covid-19 could mean separation could last for weeks. Our advice to families is to have a plan. We encourage parents to appoint more than one friend or couple here in Hong Kong as temporary guardians, to help in case you must be separated.

As always, if you have questions, we are here to offer advice and give you peace of mind. Call us anytime.

All of our Wills include complimentary Deeds of Temporary Guardianship documents to deal with these difficult decisions.

10/03/2021

Thank you Little Steps Asia for including us in your listings of reputable Will Writing companies.

We know our clients have lots of questions when it comes to Wills for different countries (as well as temporary guardianship documents). We can help. Message us through FB, email ([email protected]) or call us Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm: 2561 9031

Check out Little Step’s picks of the top places to go to make a will and guardianship documents in Hong Kong.

11/02/2021

Kung Hei Fat Choi! 恭喜發財!
Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜发财!

From everyone on the Professional Wills team, we wish your family good wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity in the Year of the Ox.

12/04/2018

Thank you British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) for inviting us to brief your members on the crucial aspects of Wills.

On 10th April, BCCT members and guests spent their Tuesday evening at British Business Centre joining BCCT Briefing on Will Writing and Succession Planning by Matthew Lloyd, Managing Director of Professional Wills Limited The discussion covered crucial points on Will writing and testament as well as knowledge in Will law enforcement and administration in different countries. Interesting questions and comments were shared throughout the briefing.

21/06/2017

Domicile means different things to different nationalities. It can have a rather large effect on the inheritance tax that might be applicable to your estate upon your departure. Understanding your domicile is important.

If you would like a discussion about your domicile and how it might affect your Wills, succession and taxes, do give us a call.

21/06/2017

Appointing a long term permanent guardian for young children is probably the most important part of writing a Will. Often the guardian is a family member who is overseas and so for peace of mind many of our clients also make an appointment or a friend or neighbor as a temporary guardian.

02/06/2017

Our Will Writer Peter taking part in a panel discussion organized by Planet Ally.