YKC AND ANOTHER V. YMYM, THE SOLE EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF YKL, DECEASED AND ANOTHER

[2025] HKFC 160 Family Court 19 September 2025 • FCMP244/2024 • 9 min read

2 cases cited (0 HK, 2 foreign)

Judges (1)

Counsel (5)

Christine M. Koo & Ip, Solicitors & Notaries LLP Firm Hastings & Co Firm Andy C.Y. Kwok Counsel Applicant Anthony L.K. Ko Counsel Applicant Stony Chan Counsel Respondent

Summary

Two applicants sought leave to apply out of time under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Ordinance for financial provision from their deceased father's estate. The six-month statutory time limit had expired, and the applicants relied on alleged ignorance of their rights and previous family negotiations. The court dismissed the application for extension of time, finding no sufficient grounds to justify the delay, with costs to the respondents.