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Cecilia Cheung reveals she has written her will to avoid inheritance disputes

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Cecilia Cheung revealed she has already written her will, aiming to prevent family disputes over her inheritance.
  • Cheung has three sons: Lucas, Quintus, and Marcus, and emphasizes loving her children fully while they are alive.
  • She hopes her children will live comfortably, pursue their interests, and not face excessive pressure, as long as their school performance is not too poor.

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung has disclosed that she has already prepared her will, a move she says is intended to preempt any potential inheritance disputes among her family members after her passing.

I don't want to see everyone having unpleasantness over money when I leave.

โ€” Cecilia CheungCheung explaining her reasons for writing her will.

Cheung, who has three sons, Lucas, Quintus, and Marcus, shared her proactive approach to estate planning on a Chinese reality show last year. She explained that she has entrusted lawyers to draft the will, expressing a desire to avoid any unpleasantness or conflict over money when she is no longer around. Cheung believes that life is transient and that one should focus on achieving their goals, thus she does not fear death.

Despite her seemingly detached view on mortality, Cheung stressed the importance of deeply loving her children while she is alive. She stated that while she will always be there for them, they too must learn to be self-reliant after her departure. She also shared insights into her sons' personalities: Lucas is quiet and expressive, Quintus brings joy and liveliness, and the youngest, Marcus, is still young and assertive.

People eventually leave, and I've already picked out my photos and my clothes.

โ€” Cecilia CheungCheung reflecting on her preparedness for death.

Cheung adopts a supportive parenting style, respecting her sons' individual preferences. She adapts to Lucas's quiet nature and his passion for music, even though she doesn't play the guitar herself. For Quintus, who enjoys parties and socializing, she adopts a more playful and friendly approach. Her primary hope for her children is not necessarily for them to become exceptionally successful, but rather to live comfortably, pursue their hobbies without undue stress, and maintain satisfactory academic performance.

When I'm gone, they also have to try their best to love themselves.

โ€” Cecilia CheungCheung discussing her hopes for her children's independence.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.