Background
A father died leaving a will stating that "my entire estate goes to my second wife," leaving his two daughters with nothing. The two daughters came to Changchun to recover their rightful shares.
What Was at Stake
The law guarantees close heirs a minimum share (the statutory reserve). The key was how to contest the will's effect and secure that reserve quickly. The longer the dispute ran, the heavier the burden on our clients would become.
How Changchun Helped
Changchun (attorney Jonghoon Kim) pursued a claim to confirm the will's invalidity together with a claim for the statutory reserve, choosing a strategy aimed at a swift settlement rather than long and draining litigation.
The case concluded quickly on the court's recommendation for settlement, and the two daughters recovered their rightful shares to their great satisfaction. The case shows that in inheritance disputes, going to the heart of the matter and resolving it swiftly can serve a client better than a drawn-out fight. (Outcomes depend on the facts of each case and may differ.)