The legal conflict surrounding the estate of the late Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen, valued at approximately HK$2.9 billion (US$371.8 million), shows no signs of concluding despite 15 years of litigation. The dispute centers on the distribution of assets among Lim's various family members.

Recent judicial developments have seen a Hong Kong court rule that Lim’s third wife and her children are entitled to a portion of the inheritance. However, this decision has not settled the matter. The estate has formally lodged an appeal against the ruling, seeking to challenge the court's decision. Conversely, Pearl Ling Meng-chu, the daughter of Lim’s third wife, indicated in an interview with the South China Morning Post that her side is also evaluating the possibility of taking further legal steps to protect their interests.

The ongoing nature of the case highlights the complexities involved in settling the estates of high-profile business figures in Hong Kong. As both parties prepare for potential future hearings, the total value of the estate remains tied up in court proceedings, extending a family feud that has persisted for over a decade and a half.