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Hong Kong estates and interests

Re Estate of Lim Por Yen

[2025] HKCFI 1401
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHong Kong Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A will may be set aside where its validity is successfully challenged after trial in probate proceedings.

Key Principle

A will may be set aside where its validity is successfully challenged after trial.

Area of Law

property

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