This lawsuit has lasted from 2023 to now. Accordingly, Ms. Hong Nhung (ie, the younger sister of Meritorious Artist Vu Linh, Hong Phuong's biological mother), singer Hong Phuong and Hong Loan have conflicts with each other from issues related to funeral money, media contracts and the right to manage artist Vu Linh's assets. After that, the parties made many opposing statements, attracting public attention.
In April 2023, Hong Loan carried out procedures to declare inheritance at the notary office. This move was met with opposition from Ms. Hong Nhung, who said that the establishment of inheritance rights was incomplete and needed to be reconsidered. The dispute then focused on the house at No. 5 Doan Thi Diem street (HCMC) - an asset considered the focus of the lawsuit.
By June 2023, the court had accepted the lawsuit. The plaintiff, Ms. Hong Nhung, requested the cancellation of the inheritance declaration and requested the division of assets according to the provisions of law.
At the first-instance trial in early 2025, the People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City determined that Hong Loan was the legal adopted daughter of Meritorious Artist Vu Linh, belonging to the first line of inheritance. Accordingly, Hong Loan enjoyed 85% of the inheritance. However, the court also decided to divide 15% of the assets to Ms. Hong Nhung due to her contributions to taking care of the family and artist Vu Linh for a long time.
Hong Loan then filed an appeal, arguing that the division of 15% of assets to Ms. Hong Nhung was not in accordance with legal regulations and exceeded the initial scope of the lawsuit.
By June 2025, the appellate trial was opened but then had to be postponed due to the absence of some related people.
