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Becoming a parent is an incredible experience, but it also comes with important responsibilities. From probate to power of attorney and estate planning, getting your legal affairs in order matters. Making a will now helps protect your family’s future, ensuring your wishes are clear and your loved ones are cared for.
Writing a will isn’t exactly a feel-good task, and it’s easy to keep putting it off (we get it). But for parents in Hong Kong, it’s one of those essential life admin jobs that really shouldn’t wait. Having a legally valid will and guardianship documents in place ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes — and, most importantly, that your children are cared for by the people you trust if the unexpected happens. The last thing any family needs during an already difficult time is the stress of unclear or missing paperwork. From navigating local legal requirements to protecting overseas assets, having a clear estate plan can save your loved ones time, money and emotional stress. We’ve rounded up the most trusted will-writing services in Hong Kong, including experienced will writers, solicitors, law firms and financial and wealth management experts who can guide you through the process with confidence.
Sassy Mama Tip: While many of those mentioned below specialise in expat wills, it’s always good to check that any documents made in this city will be legally valid in your home country (or your intended place of residence), if you intend to leave Hong Kong.
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Writing A Will In Hong Kong
Writing a will in Hong Kong is often a complicated and expensive process. Laws regarding marriage or civil partnerships, guardianship of minors, inheritance and tax liabilities are different across the world. Besides this, there are cultural nuances that go into making a will for divorced families, blended families and single-parent families, so you must be confident about your will writer, consultant or solicitor’s ability to factor this in. Wills and guardianship documents also need to be reviewed periodically and updated as your financial, marital and domicile status could change over the years.
If you have less complicated needs and don’t need multi-jurisdictional wills, you can look at Hong Kong-based and registered lawyers and solicitors who often offer the same service. Many of them don’t have websites and can be reached only by email or phone, but they are highly reputable, know the local laws well and will be able to help you draft your will. Be sure to speak to non-expat friends for recommendations.
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Harbour Wills and Estate Planning — Specialists in expat and cross-border Will planning
While sorting out your Will might not be on your day-to-day to-do list, it’s one of the most important ways to protect your family. Harbour Wills and Estate Planning makes the process simple, guiding Hong Kong families through Wills, guardianship appointments for children and lasting powers of attorney. Its qualified advisers specialise in expat and cross-border situations, helping families with assets or ties across multiple countries create legally sound plans with ease. It’s a practical peace of mind, handled by experts who understand the complexities of international living.
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Harbour Wills and Estate Planning, Suite 1002, 10/F Cambridge House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, 3018 3970, www.facebook.com/harbourwills, www.harbourwills.com
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Payne Velasco — Established family-planning legal team for international families
Planning for the future is easier with the right legal guidance. Hong Kong law firm Payne Velasco brings more than 40 years of combined experience advising families on estate planning and probate matters. The team assists with drafting essential documents such as Wills, deeds of guardianship and enduring powers of attorney, helping parents safeguard their children and assets with confidence. Payne Velasco also supports clients through probate processes in Hong Kong, including grants of probate, letters of administration and resealing foreign grants, making them a trusted choice for families with international ties.
Use code SASSYxPV to enjoy a complimentary 60-minute consultation on estate planning or probate matters. (Offer valid until Thursday, 31 December, 2026)
Payne Velasco, Units 2401-03, 24/F, 135 Bonham Strand Trade Centre, 135 Bonham Strand, Hong Kong, 2527 9538, Instagram: @jaereyvelasco, www.paynevelasco.com
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Oldham, Li & Nie – Hong Kong’s only law firm with a dedicated Elder Law Practice, helping families for over 30 years on issues often faced by seniors
Planning for the future isn’t always easy, especially when it involves the inevitable ageing of yourself or your loved ones, but having the right legal documents in place can make all the difference. Award-winning Hong Kong law firm Oldham, Li & Nie offers well-thought-out, legally sound and practically workable advice on estate planning (Wills and trust formations, for example), to ensure your hard-earned assets fall into the hands of those you wish to receive your gifts. This also ensures you have the legal mechanisms (e.g. Enduring Powers of Attorney, Advance Medical Directives, Guardianship applications, etc.) to enable adequate financial and day-to-day living care, even if mental capacity is lost. It is important to navigate major legal decisions while in good health, as once mental capacity is lost, legal rights to make financial and medical decisions, and even to execute Wills, are forfeited.
Oldham, Li & Nie, Suite 503, 5/F, St. George’s Building 2 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2868 0696, www.facebook.com/OldhamLiNie, www.oln-law.com
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NobleWills – Easy, accessible and affordable Will writing service in Hong Kong
If the thought of sorting out your Will is too overwhelming, NobleWills can help by offering two will-writing options that’ll take the pressure off. It aims to make creating your will more accessible, affordable and easier to maintain. For a more affordable option, try its fully online Will-writing service, where you can choose to include a professionally printed estate planning pack with review by a will specialist. If you have international assets or more complex estates, opt for the premium service where one of the will specialists will personally cater to you and your specific needs.
NobleWills, 5589 5089,www.noblewills.com
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Professional Wills Limited – For guardianship, enduring powers of attorney, writing wills and more
Professional Wills Limited will answer all your most pressing concerns and questions about making a will, including the difference between living Wills and last Wills and testaments, and safe storage of Wills. Certain terms that are used often while making a Will, such as executors, trustees, keyman insurance, Bona Vacantia (for all Brit expats) and intestacy, are explained well on the website to make Will-writing easier.
Professional Wills, 12/F, 262 Des Voeux Rd Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2561 9031, www.profwills.com
Phoenix Wills – Estate planning, guardianship, living Wills, enduring power of attorney and more
Phoenix Wills has over 20 years of experience preparing Wills for individuals, families and companies based in the Asia-Pacific region (it comes well recommended by some Sassy Mamas in the office!). It has worked with clients with assets in different countries and is well-equipped to make this often-arduous task more seamless. The team offers to meet potential clients in the comfort of their own home, or anywhere else convenient, and at flexible hours.
Phoenix Wills, 2/F AXA Southside 38 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 3100 0101, www.phoenix-wills.com
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Carey Suen Will Services – Succession planning, trusts, digital wills, guardianship, cross-border planning
If you have a partner from a different country, children born in different countries, overseas assets or you intend to retire somewhere other than here, you need cross-border planning while writing a Will in Hong Kong. This is one of the specialities of Carey Suen Will Services. The company answers many questions, such as civil partnerships, digital wills (regarding online presence and assets) and understanding inheritance tax specifically for UK citizens.
Carey Suen Will Services, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Rd E, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 9160 7855, www.careysuen.com
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Good Wills – Aid in appointing executors, guardians and trustees of children and pets
Amy Kwan, the founder of Good Wills, is a qualified solicitor in Australia and Hong Kong. While many in Asian countries see a Will as the ultimate resolution to disputes, she is keen to change the perception. She listens to clients and helps to draft Wills that are tailored to their specific needs so that their loved ones (including fur babies) are taken care of in the long run.
Good Wills, Times Square, Lee Garden One, Tower 1, 1 Matheson St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 3959 8701, www.goodwills.com.hk
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St. James’ Place Wealth Management – Estate planning, Wills, family wealth management, enduring power of attorney
St. James’s Place is a well-known wealth management company. One of the services offered in Hong Kong is Wills and Estate Planning. The company will help you not only to write a Will but also to appoint guardians for your children, create an enduring power of attorney (to make sure the right people manage your money if you are in any way incapacitated) and draw up estate planning and family protection plans.
St. James’s Place, 1/F Henley Building, 5 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong, 2824 1083, www.sjp.asia
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Taylor Brunswick Group – Multi-jurisdictional Will requirements, estate planning, succession planning
Taylor Brunswick promises to find inexpensive solutions to your requirements for multi-jurisdictional Wills with its strategic partnerships across the industry. It also offers customised financial advice that suits your personal needs.
Taylor Brunswick, 20/F, 28 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 3018 1334, www.taylorbrunswickgroup.com
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Ernest Maude – Will writing, succession planning, family financial planning
Ernest Maude offers its individual and corporate clients tailored investment, property, pensions and insurance advice, including writing a Will and succession planning. The company claims that it can help reduce the costs of Will writing and estate planning, and discount the tax that your estate would otherwise pay.
Ernest Maude, 206, 2/F Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Admiralty, Hong Kong, 2521 9188, www.ernestmaude.com
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Hugill & Ip Solicitors – Managing global assets and cross-border asset management
With an increasingly global world, there are a large number of Asian and non-Asian families with assets spread all over the globe. Hugill & Ip Solicitors’ Estate Planning services focus on efficient cross-border asset management to alleviate the pain of this often cumbersome bureaucratic process.
Hugill & Ip Solicitors, Level 25, Six Pacific Place, 50 Queen’s Rd E, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2861 1511, www.hugillandip.com
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Weir & Associates – Trust and estate planning, probate registry, Will writing and pension planning
Though mainly known as a business law firm, with lawyers qualified to practise in various jurisdictions including Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Singapore and Sri Lanka, Weir & Associates is well equipped to handle its private clients’ needs. These include Trust & Estate Planning, Probate, Preparing a Will and Pension Planning.
Weir & Associates, 6/F Wings Building, 110 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 2526 1767, www.weirandassociates.com
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Editor’s note: “Making A Will In Hong Kong: Guardianship Documents, Power Of Attorney And More” was most recently updated in April 2026 by Team Sassy.
