Trial of dispute over the estate of the late Madam Wong Shou Chen commences

On 3rd July 2019, the hearing of the probate dispute (HCAP 15 of 2013 & HCA 1284 of 2013) over the estate of the Madam Wong Shou Chen, the late widow of the late tycoon Chen Zao-men (aka “搪瓷大王”), commenced in the Court of First Instance and is expected to last for 18 days. The dispute concerns the validity of 5 wills purportedly executed by Madam Wong between 1978 to 2004.

Astina Au acts for the Defendant, Chen Maria (led by Horace Wong SC and with Benjamin Chain), instructed by Y.S. Lau & Partners.