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Shanghai Li Xiaohua Law Firm mediates inheritance dispute case involving over 30 million yuan in Hong Kong

Issuing time:2026-07-16 09:09

By Wanglin lawyer，Shanghai Lixiaohua Lawfirm

1. Case Introduction

Ms. A and Mr. B registered their marriage after losing their spouse. After Mr. B's death, they left behind two houses (with a total assessed value of 30 million yuan): the houses in Huangpu District were registered under the names of Mr. B and his ex-wife; The houses in Pudong New Area are registered under the names of Ms. A and Mr. B.

Ms. A and Mr. B's son (of Hong Kong nationality) had a dispute over inheritance rights. Ms. A subsequently entrusted Lawyer Wang Lin from Shanghai Li Xiaohua Law Firm (a recommended law firm by the US Consulate) to represent her in filing an inheritance dispute lawsuit with the court.

2. Controversy Focus

1)The plaintiff, Ms. A, believes that as Mr. B's current wife, she is the first in line inheritor and has the right to make inheritance claims for both houses;

2)The son of the defendant Mr. B believes that both houses are owned by his father's name, and as a son, he should have the right to inherit.

3. Lawyer's opinion

Due to the complexity of the case, the court conducted multiple trials, investigations, evidence cross examination, and listened to the opinions of both the plaintiff and defendant through procedures such as handwriting appraisal and house valuation.

Shanghai Li Xiaohua Law Firm, located in the Huaihai Road commercial district, has won numerous honorary titles such as the LegalOne 2025 Yangtze River Delta Special Award for Excellent Boutique Law Firm (February 2026).

During the trial, Lawyer Wang Lin provided legal advice based on facts and the law

The house in Pudong New Area is 80% funded by Ms. A, and the deceased Mr. B confirmed in his will that all shares of the house will be inherited by the plaintiff Ms. A. Plaintiff A should receive a larger share.

Related laws and regulations

According to Article 1130 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China:

The share of inheritance of the same order of heirs should generally be equal.

When distributing inheritance to heirs who have special difficulties in life and lack labor ability, care should be taken.

When distributing the estate to heirs who have fulfilled their primary duty of supporting the deceased or who live together with the deceased, they may receive more shares.

If the inheritor who has the ability and conditions to support fails to fulfill the obligation of support, the inheritance shall be distributed without or with less distribution.

If the heirs agree through negotiation, it may also be unequal.

4. Court mediation

Both parties sign a mediation agreement:

1. The house in Huangpu District belongs to the defendant;

2. The property in Pudong New Area belongs to the plaintiff Ms. A.

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