The Actress’s Niece Loses Inheritance Battle but Wishes to Retain Late Uncle’s Home: What’s Next for Hong Loan’s Appeal?

The court ruled that Hong Nhung is entitled to 15% of the late artist Vu Linh’s estate.

Hong Loan has filed an appeal.

In a recent interview with Ngoi Sao, Hong Phuong (Hong Nhung’s daughter and Vu Linh’s niece) stated that she and her mother were aware of Hong Loan’s appeal and respected her right to do so. Hong Phuong also expressed her desire to retain her uncle’s house as a memorial for the family.

“If Loan feels that the court’s decision is not satisfactory, she has the right to appeal,” Hong Phuong said. “My mother has already spoken the truth in court, and we are at peace with the outcome. Our family values the truth above all else. I only hope to fulfill my uncle’s wishes and keep the house at No. 5 Doan Thi Diem Street as a memorial, without selling it.”

Hong Phuong, Hong Nhung’s daughter, wants to keep the house of Meritorious Artist Vu Linh.

Hong Phuong also mentioned that despite feeling content with the court’s decision to award her 15% of her uncle’s estate, she and her mother are considering filing an appeal.

Discussing the legal battle, Hong Phuong shared her understanding of her uncle’s wishes, emphasizing that he would never have wanted such a dispute within the family. She revealed that the late artist valued their family bond and had high hopes for her artistic pursuits. Hong Phuong also opened up about the challenges she faced during this period, including enduring false accusations and being unable to pursue her career.

Hong Phuong’s life has been impacted by the family dispute.

The property in question, located at No. 5 Doan Thi Diem Street, along with 3,007 square meters of land in Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, and a car, formed part of Meritorious Artist Vu Linh’s estate. In 2023, Hong Loan requested that Hong Nhung and Hong Phuong vacate the premises due to disagreements. She subsequently had the house transferred to her name and moved in.

Nearly two years after the “King of Vietnamese Opera’s” passing, his family continues to face disputes. In June 2023, Hong Nhung filed a lawsuit against her niece, demanding co-ownership of the house and requesting the court to annul Hong Loan’s birth certificate updates. Hong Nhung asserted that her brother did not initiate the birth certificate process and questioned Hong Loan’s paternity.

The house of Meritorious Artist Vu Linh has been at the center of a lengthy inheritance dispute.

In June 2024, Hong Nhung filed a lawsuit against her niece, Hong Loan.

Following the court’s decision on January 7th, Hong Loan expressed her determination not to divide the inheritance with her aunt. In a livestream, she stated, “The person who sued and demanded a share is not me. The land and the car are still in my father’s name, and while the court granted them 15%, we do not agree, so we have to appeal. I would rather use that money for charity and accumulate merit for my father than give it to people without a conscience. I will not divide the inheritance.”

In preparation for the upcoming Lunar New Year, Hong Loan has been busy renovating and repairing her late father’s house. She intends to preserve the original structure to cherish the memories associated with the home.

Hong Loan refuses to divide the inheritance with her father’s sister.

Meritorious Artist Vu Linh’s house is being renovated by his daughter to welcome the Lunar New Year.