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Good day! Please advise.
Facts: Mr. X is a German national, residing in Hong Kong, and a divorcee with kids. Ms. Y is a Filipina, working in Hong Kong and is the live-in partner (common-law wife) of Mr. X since 2005. Questions: 1. Assuming Mr. X dies in Hong Kong, what are the legal rights of Ms. Y in so far as the properties and monies of Mr. X located in (1) Hong Kong and (2)Philippines are concerned? 2. What is the applicable law, the German inheritance Law or Hong Kong international private Law? What does the applicable law says? 3. Is Ms. Y entitled to claim a portion of Mr. X' properties and monies in Hong Kong and Philippines? Many thanks. More Power! Raymund |
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There is no one answer based on those facts--You need to clear that up asap because, as is, you would have good arguments on both sides and you are just opening yourself up for problems and litigation.
She has some equitable rights but will not be guaranteed of all the rights of a wife or even an intestate heir. Get wills made ASAP. |
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Thank you for your reply.
Follow up questions: 1. What are these equitable rights? What are the legal bases for these equitable rights? 2. Where to file in case Ms. Y wants to pursue her claims? What is the chance of Ms. Y? Many thanks. God bless. |
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