16 Jun 2008
TAM MEI KAM v. HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD AND OTHERS
- Citation
- TAM MEI KAM v. HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE LTD AND OTHERS
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAP2/2004
On the balance of probabilities the propounder established due execution, testamentary capacity and knowledge and approval: contemporaneous lay and treating doctor observations (Dr Teo, Doris Lau, Sheila Ho) outweighed speculative expert 50-50 probabilities; the Karen Trust was valid (pre-existing inter vivos settlement) and did not infringe any Hong Kong rule against delegation of testamentary power; trustee memorandum set out non‑binding suggestions; trust was not void for uncertainty or administratively unworkable; therefore the will is valid and probate is granted to HSBC and the Karen Tr…