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Re Estate of Chan Mau Chuk

[2025] HKCFI 1576
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The rule in Parker v Felgate, allowing a will to be valid where the testator had testamentary capacity when instructions were given but lacked it at execution, applies in Hong Kong probate law.

Key Principle

The Court of Appeal affirmed that the rule in Parker v Felgate applies in Hong Kong probate law.

Area of Law

family

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