CX V. HKC, THE SOLE EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF HKM, DECEASED

[2025] HKFC 179 Family Court 30 October 2025 • FCMP9/2024 • 9 min read
5 cases cited (0 SG, 5 foreign)

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Summary

The respondent sought leave to appeal against the court's decision granting the applicant (surviving spouse) leave to make a claim for financial provision from the deceased's estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Ordinance. The respondent, as sole executor, challenged the granting of leave on multiple grounds. The court dismissed the leave to appeal application, finding no real prospect of success.

Statutes Cited

Cases Cited (5)

HK (5)
[2001] 1 HKLRD 401 [2009] 4 HKLRD 125 [2012] 1 HKLRD 887 [2019] HKFLR 166 [2020] HKCA 832

Judgment

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Source: HKLII ([2025] HKFC 179)