www.thehenleygroup.com.hk THE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS For more information, please contact: Tania Scott, Marketing Manager T: +852 2824 1083 E: [email protected] *Statistics compiled from The Henley Group’s 2013 client survey TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES Do you have a will? If not, you’re in bad company. Seek professional advice and have the peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out and your loved ones will be looked after. Please contact The Henley Group to discuss your estate planning needs. The shocking truth*: • 70% of expatriates surveyed had not yet written a will • 60% of the above owned at least one property • 30% had children under the age of 18, but no will What happens if you die without a will? • Your children are appointed a guardian by the state and may be taken into care until the courts decide who to appoint as a guardian • Assets are seized and distributed according to intestacy laws of state (which may not be distributed as you would expect!) • Court cases may delay the appointment of a guardian for children, or distribution of your assets, meaning your loved ones suffer • Pets may be placed in a shelter or euthanised if not adopted by an appointed person Draft your will before 30 April to receive: A year’s free will storage and registration A bottle of champagne

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Page 1: Do you have a Will in Hong Kong?

www.thehenleygroup.com.hkTHE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

For more information, please contact:Tania Scott, Marketing ManagerT: +852 2824 1083 E: [email protected]

*Statistics compiled from The Henley Group’s 2013 client survey

TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES Do you have a will? If not, you’re in bad company.

Seek professional advice and have the peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out and your loved ones will be looked after. Please contact The Henley Group to discuss your estate planning needs.

The shocking truth*:

• 70% of expatriates surveyed had not yet written a will

• 60% of the above owned at least one property

• 30% had children under the age of 18, but no will

What happens if you die without a will?• Your children are appointed a guardian by the state

and may be taken into care until the courts decide who to appoint as a guardian

• Assets are seized and distributed according to intestacy laws of state (which may not be distributed as you would expect!)

• Court cases may delay the appointment of a guardian for children, or distribution of your assets, meaning your loved ones suffer

• Pets may be placed in a shelter or euthanised if not adopted by an appointed person

Draft your will before 30 April to receive:A year’s free will storage and registration A bottle of champagne