How can the Existing Legal Tools Empower the Life-long Autonomy of the LGBTQIA+ Community: Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Advance Medical Directives. Alongside successfully hosted its first educational seminar, drawing nearly 70 attendees from the public. The event focused on “Financial and Medical Autonomy,” with Dr. Nick Tsui and Mr. Yves Leung, co-founders of Alongside, joined by Erica Kwan, Partner at Hastings & Co., to share how wills, enduring powers of attorney, and advance medical directives can empower lifelong

【SEMINAR-001】

01/03/2024

How can the Existing Legal Tools Empower the Life-long Autonomy of the LGBTQIA+ Community: Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Advance Medical Directives

Seminar 001 on empowering lifelong autonomy of the LGBTQIA+ community through legal tools. Topics include Wealth Autonomy (Will & EPA) and Medical Autonomy (Advance Medical Directive). Featuring speakers Erica Kwan, Yves Leung, and Dr. Nick Tsui. Hosted by Alongside, in collaboration with Eaton HK and Hastings & Co.

Alongside successfully hosted its first educational seminar, drawing nearly 70 attendees from the public. The event focused on “Financial and Medical Autonomy,” with Dr. Nick Tsui and Mr. Yves Leung, co-founders of Alongside, joined by Erica Kwan, Partner at Hastings & Co., to share how wills, enduring powers of attorney, and advance medical directives can empower lifelong autonomy for the LGBTQIA+ community. The strong turnout highlighted a clear service gap in Hong Kong around inclusive end-of-life planning. The event was made possible with funding support from the SIE Fund and the generous collaboration of Hastings & Co., Eaton HK, and PrideLab.