Course: Topical issues on
contentious probate and administration of estate
(Ref: PO071015)
Date: 7 October 2015 (Wednesday) Fee: HK$1,200 CPD Points: 3
CPD points (to be applied for)
Time: 2:00pm to
5:15pm
Level: Intermediate
Language: English
Venue: 14/F.,
Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong Hong
Kong
Speakers:
Mr. Kerby Lau, Barrister-at-Law, Des Voeux Chambers
Ms Chantel Lin, Barrister-at-Law
Course Objective
The
3-hour seminar aims to provide the
practitioners with update and practical tips on topical issues in the area of
contentious probate and administration of estate in Hong Kong. Recent cases will also be
discussed.
Course
Outline:
1.
Procedural and interlocutory issues
- Action
prior to grant of letters of administration
- Issues
encountered when obtaining grant of probate
- Issues
encountered when applying for dismissal and/or discontinuance under O.76 r.11
RHC
2. Issues
arising from caveat proceedings
- Impact of
probate action on caveat proceedings
- Issues
arising when interests of minors are involved
3. Issues
arising in proving Will and in probate action
-
Construction of Will
- Proving knowledge and approval of
contents of Will
Application of 2nd rule of Barry v Butlin
- Costs
issues
4. Issues
arising during course of administration of estate
-
Administrators/Executors’ duties and relief for breach of duties
- Duty to
account and duty as to inventory of Estate
- Use of
property during course of administration
5. Issues
arising when distributing assets
- Proving
life time gifts made by Deceased and donatio mortis causa
- Issues
arising from special nature of family arrangement
- Trust
property held by deceased