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Legacy and beneficiaries

Legacy planning separates policy ownership, the insured person and the beneficiary. A death benefit differs from cash available during life, and borrowing can affect the amount left to family. Cross-border tax and estate questions need qualified advice.

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What usually matters

Whole life death cover can include non-guaranteed bonuses. Its surrender cash value is distinct from the benefit payable to beneficiaries on death. IA: life insurance types and cash values

Assigning a financed policy gives the lender rights under the agreement; outstanding debt can reduce the proceeds remaining for beneficiaries. IA: premium financing risk checklist

Questions to take to the broker

Ask about beneficiary changes, ownership succession, lender priority and legal or tax review in each relevant country.

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Published product facts

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  • Whole life
  • Term life
  • Savings

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Residence and cross-border rules

Hong Kong residents can use the local guides above. Overseas readers of any nationality should also check residence-country rules. A Chinese passport does not establish tax residence.Mainland visitors receive information only. The whole sales process, including signing, must take place in Hong Kong.

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Sources & verification dates

Trust & licence checks — UK expats: Hong Kong insurance — Country guides