Banyan Scroll
Courses in estate planning and succession

Our Programmes

Three programmes, each suited to a different stage of thinking

From a first look at wills to a full multigenerational estate plan — each course is designed to meet you where you are.

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Our Methodology

How we structure each programme

Each Banyan Scroll programme follows the same underlying design: begin with concepts that are straightforward, establish a working vocabulary, and then move into areas of greater complexity with that foundation in place. Participants are not expected to arrive with prior knowledge.

Materials are provided in writing rather than through video, because written content is easier to re-read, annotate, and return to as questions arise. Each session ends with a short reflection exercise that helps participants connect the material to their own circumstances without requiring disclosure.

We work alongside qualified legal and financial professionals, not in their place. Our programmes prepare participants to make better use of professional time — and to understand what they are agreeing to when they do.

Programme 1

Wills and Estate Basics

A four-week foundations course for Hong Kong residents in their 40s and 50s who are thinking about a will for the first time, or returning to one written years ago. Sessions cover what a will can and cannot do, intestacy rules under Hong Kong law, the role of executors, and the practical steps involved in preparing a will with professional help.

Preparation worksheet to bring to your solicitor
Plain-English glossary of legal terms
Guidance on conversations to have with family beforehand
Intestacy rules for Hong Kong explained clearly

Duration

4 Weeks

Course Fee

HKD 1,680

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Wills and Estate Basics

What participants work through:

1
Understanding what a will does — and what happens without one
2
Hong Kong intestacy rules: who inherits in the absence of a will
3
Executors: choosing one, understanding their role
4
Preparing for a solicitor meeting — what to bring, what to expect
Trusts and Succession Planning

Programme structure:

1
What a trust is and how it differs from a will
2
Types of trust used in Hong Kong — and common cross-border structures
3
Costs and ongoing obligations: a realistic picture
4
When simpler alternatives may be more appropriate
5
Questions to put to a solicitor or trust practitioner
6
Moderated Q&A forum: submit questions throughout

Programme 2

Trusts and Succession Planning

A six-week programme for those considering whether a trust structure might suit their circumstances. The course explains the main types of trust used in Hong Kong and common cross-border situations, the cost and complexity involved, and the alternatives that may better serve smaller or simpler estates. Participants leave knowing which questions to put to a solicitor and trust practitioner — rather than with a prescription.

Moderated Q&A forum throughout the programme
Cross-border family scenarios — common in Hong Kong
Realistic cost and complexity overview
Comparison of trust types and their typical applications

Duration

6 Weeks

Course Fee

HKD 2,580

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Programme 3

Family Legacy Blueprint

A ten-week programme that steps through a full estate plan for families with multi-generational concerns: property in Hong Kong and abroad, children in different jurisdictions, ageing parents, and the non-financial dimensions of legacy — letters to family, the distribution of personal items, and thinking carefully about the continuity of values. Participants compile a full written blueprint, receive structured feedback, and complete the course with a private review conversation.

Full written estate blueprint compiled by the participant
Structured written feedback on the blueprint
Private review conversation after completion
Non-financial legacy addressed: letters, personal items, values
Multi-jurisdiction and cross-border property scenarios

Duration

10 Weeks

Course Fee

HKD 3,250

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Family Legacy Blueprint

Programme areas covered:

Wills and codicils
Trust structures
Property succession
Cross-border assets
Powers of attorney
Ageing parent planning
Letters to family
Personal item distribution

Comparison

Choosing the right programme

Not sure which course fits your situation? This comparison may help.

What you need Wills Basics
HKD 1,680
Trusts & Succession
HKD 2,580
Family Legacy
HKD 3,250
First will — getting started
Understanding trust options
Cross-border property or family
Multigenerational family concerns
Non-financial legacy planning
Written blueprint with feedback
Private review conversation
Moderated Q&A forum

If you are uncertain which programme fits best, please get in touch. We will help you assess your situation without obligation.

Our Standards

What applies across all programmes

Privacy by design

No course asks participants to disclose asset values, estate size, or personal financial information. The learning works without it.

Annual content review

Materials are reviewed each year against current Hong Kong law. Active participants are informed of material changes.

Offline-ready materials

All worksheets, glossaries, and reference materials are downloadable in PDF format for use without an internet connection.

Clear scope boundaries

Each course is explicit about what constitutes education and what requires professional advice. We do not stray into the latter.

Substantive email support

Questions about course content are answered by a member of the team with relevant knowledge, not an automated system.

No referral commissions

When we suggest seeking professional help, there is no financial arrangement with the professionals we might mention. Our incentive is your clarity.

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Ask us which programme fits your situation

A brief conversation is often enough to clarify which course — if any — is the right starting point. No commitment is implied.

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