Recently, a shocking news came from Hong Kong, the late superstar Anita Mui's 100-year-old mother Qin Meijin, was filed for bankruptcy by the Hong Kong Secretary for Justice on suspicion of non-payment of legal fees. This incident once again focused the public's attention on the battle for Anita Mui's huge inheritance.
Anita Mui, a Hong Kong female star who was a smash hit in the eighties and nineties of the last century, has won the love of countless fans with her versatile style and soulful singing voice. However, since her death from cervical cancer in 2003, the issue of the distribution of her estate has become a constant battle between her family. Anita Mui carefully arranged her assets through wills and trust funds during her lifetime, hoping to ensure that her mother's life in her later years was worry-free. However, this is not the case.
According to public information, Anita Mui left behind assets of about HK$30 million to HK$35 million when she died. According to the will and trust, his mother Qin Meijin can receive HK$70,000 per month as living expenses, and arrange for a driver and maid to take care of her. However, Qin Meijin was not satisfied with this, she believed that her daughter had been deceived and filed lawsuits many times, hoping to get back Anita Mui's full inheritance from the trust company. This act undoubtedly laid the groundwork for this battle for inheritance.
The cause of the incident can be traced back to the fourth day after Anita Mui's death. At that time, Qin Meijin and Anita Mui's eldest brother Mei Qiming filed a lawsuit because he was dissatisfied with the content of the will. They wanted to overturn the trust fund and thus withdraw their daughter's estate in a lump sum. However, after years of litigation entanglement, their claims have never been upheld by the courts. During this period, although Qin Meijin's living expenses have been raised repeatedly, from the initial HK$70,000 to HK$250,000 (about 230,000 yuan) per month, she still said that it is not enough.
As the incident continues to develop, the behavior of the mother and son of Qin Meijin and Mei Qiming has become more and more concerning. Not only did they apply to the court for additional living expenses many times, but they also tried to fight for more inheritance through various means. However, these actions were not upheld by the courts, and instead put them in a deeper predicament. According to reports, Qin Meijin has accumulated huge legal fees due to years of litigation, and was even ordered bankrupt by the court in 2012 for arrears of legal fees. Although the bankruptcy period ended in 2016, the bankruptcy application by the Secretary for Justice this time undoubtedly plunged her financial situation into crisis again.
So, what is the truth of this battle for heritage? Judging from the opinions and emotions of netizens, most people think that Qin Meijin's behavior is too greedy and selfish. They believe that Anita Mui has provided enough living security for her mother through wills and trust funds, but Qin Meijin is still not satisfied and wants to withdraw all the inheritance at once. This behavior not only violates Anita Mui's last wishes, but also harms the interests of other relatives.
Of course, there are also some netizens who express sympathy and understanding for Qin Meijin. They believe that as an elderly mother, Qin Meijin may face various difficulties and pressures in life. She wants to withdraw the inheritance in one go, perhaps to give herself and her son a better future. However, this sympathy and understanding cannot hide her years of misconduct and disregard for the law.
In the face of this incident, netizens have expressed their opinions and comments. Some people think that this is a display of "human greed and selfishness"; Some people think that this is a contest between "law and affection"; Others consider it a "tragedy in the battle for heritage". These comments not only reflect the level of public attention to the incident, but also provoke deep reflections on human nature, the law and family affection.
In short, Anita Mui's 100-year-old mother's bankruptcy filing reminds us once again: how should we make the right choice in the face of money and family affection? Perhaps, only when we truly understand the principles of "contentment" and "cherishing the people in front of us" can we avoid similar tragedies from happening again.