Course Description
Navigating the probate process in Hong Kong can be a complex task—especially for lawyers advising clients during emotionally charged times. Probate Made Simple: Non-Contentious Probate Practice in Hong Kong is a practical and structured online course designed to demystify the procedures and requirements involved in obtaining a grant of representation. Tailored specifically for legal professionals, this CPD-accredited course provides a comprehensive overview of the Probate and Administration Ordinance (Cap. 10), Non-Contentious Probate Rules (Cap. 10A), and other relevant statutes including the Wills and Intestates’ Estates Ordinances.
Participants will gain clarity on the types of grants—Probate, Letters of Administration, and Letters of Administration with Will Annexed—alongside eligibility rules and common pitfalls. The course breaks down the step-by-step application process, explains the forms and supporting documents required, and offers tips for handling requisitions efficiently. Special topics such as resealing of foreign grants, small estates, grants de bonis non, and nil grants are also covered.
With real-world examples and strategic guidance, the course empowers lawyers to advise clients with accuracy and empathy. Whether assisting executors, administrators, or families of the deceased, this course equips you with the practical tools needed to manage non-contentious probate matters effectively and confidently in the Hong Kong legal context.
About Speaker:
Wisdom Hon is a seasoned private client lawyer with 15 years’ experience in wealth structuring, succession, estate, and incapacity planning for affluent multigenerational families across HK, UK, Canada, Australia, and the US. Qualified in Hong Kong, England & Wales, and BVI, she has both onshore/offshore and family office experience, advising on multiple jurisdictions. A STEP Full Member since 2012, she has contributed to Lexis Practical Guidance and previously worked in multinational logistics. She holds multiple distinctions in trust management and cross-border estate advisory.
