Tasmania · Cross-Border Estate
Tasmania Cross-Border Wills · Assets in China & Australia
If you live in Tasmania but hold property, bank accounts or shares in mainland China or Hong Kong, a single Australian will is rarely enough. Sun Lawyers designs a coordinated estate plan — often a Tasmanian will plus a separate Chinese will — so your family avoids years of parallel probate applications after you pass.
Book a free consultationWhy Chinese speaking clients choose Sun Lawyers
- Trilingual service in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
- Australian-qualified solicitors, Law Society NSW registered
- Remote handling of Tasmanian matters via video and PEXA
- Transparent fixed-fee quotes provided upfront
What we do
Coordinated Two-Jurisdiction Wills
A Tasmanian will covering Australian assets, drafted so it does not accidentally revoke or conflict with a separate Chinese will covering mainland or Hong Kong assets.
Chinese Real Estate & Company Shares
Advice on how mainland real estate, bank deposits and limited-company shares pass under Chinese succession law, and what needs to be in place before the estate is opened.
Testamentary Trusts
Testamentary trusts to protect minor children, adult children with matrimonial risk, or beneficiaries who are still on Chinese passports.
Probate & Foreign Grants
Applying for a grant of probate in Tasmania and, where needed, resealing a Hong Kong grant or coordinating a Chinese notarised succession certificate.
Contact
Talk to a Chinese speaking solicitor
Send a brief description of your matter. We arrange a free initial consultation in Mandarin, Cantonese or English and confirm scope and fees in writing before starting.
- Serving Tasmania statewide · Hobart by appointment
- +61 02 9267 4988
- enquiry@sunlaws.com
Frequently asked questions
One will or two — which is better for China + Australia assets?
For most families with meaningful mainland assets, two coordinated wills is faster and cheaper for the family. We advise case-by-case after reviewing the asset list.
My will was made in China years ago — is it valid in Tasmania?
It may be recognised for movable assets but often causes delay and cost. Making a fresh Tasmanian will for Australian assets is usually the cleaner option.
Do you handle Hong Kong estates?
We work with a Hong Kong solicitor for the HK grant and reseal it in Tasmania where needed, so the family has one point of contact in Chinese.
How long does cross-border estate planning take?
Usually two to four weeks from first meeting to signed documents. Complex trusts or coordination with a mainland lawyer may take longer.
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