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| HK Tycoon Charles Heung Skips Sons, Hands Family Fortune Control to Actress Daughter-in-Law Bea Hayden. (Photo: Yahoo) |
Hong Kong entertainment heavyweight Charles Heung has confirmed that his entire fortune will be placed into a family trust, with management rights given to his daughter-in-law, Bea Hayden, instead of his two sons. The move puts long-term control firmly in Bea’s hands, while the final beneficiaries will be his grandchildren.
The 77-year-old film producer explained that the decision was made jointly with his wife, Tiffany Chen, after years of observing how their sons handle money. In his own words, both parents believe their sons are too easily misled and not suited to manage significant assets.
Rather than risk the family wealth disappearing, they opted for a structured trust overseen by someone they see as financially disciplined and level-headed.
Under the arrangement, Jacky Heung and Johnathan Heung will not receive a direct inheritance. Instead, they will be given a monthly allowance to cover daily life, with the clear expectation that they continue working and remain independent.
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Charles stressed that the goal is not punishment, but to prevent complacency and protect the next generation.
Why Bea Hayden Was Chosen?
Charles openly praised Bea Hayden, describing her as careful with money, practical, and deeply focused on her children’s future. He believes she is best placed to safeguard the trust and ensure the grandchildren’s education and upbringing are prioritised.
There is also an unspoken message in the decision: with financial control resting with Bea, her husband is expected to value and respect her role within the family.
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Family Fallout and Firm Boundaries
Not everyone took the news calmly. Charles admitted that his younger son, Johnathan Heung, reacted angrily and labelled the decision unfair.
The disagreement escalated to the point where direct contact was cut off, with all communication now handled through Charles’ secretary.
Requests for meetings have reportedly been turned down, with Charles saying there is no urgency to discuss the matter further.
香港电影出品人、中国星集团董事会主席向华强身家达到500 亿元港币。
— 吴建民 (@sifan198964) February 27, 2026
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The family trust comes with clear rules. Grandchildren who choose to immigrate to or study long-term in the United States would lose their eligibility to inherit.
Sons who decide to stop working or adopt a “do nothing” lifestyle could also see their allowances suspended. Still, Charles left the door open for change, noting that the will can be adjusted if, over the next decade, family members show responsibility and growth.
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Online reactions have been anything but one-sided. Some netizens applauded the move as realistic and forward-thinking, calling it a textbook example of wealth protection done right. Others felt the approach was too harsh, arguing that cutting sons out of direct inheritance could permanently damage family ties.
A separate group voiced support for Bea Hayden, praising her as calm, capable, and unexpectedly stepping into a powerful role rarely given to daughters-in-law in traditional families.
Charles summed up his philosophy with a line that quickly went viral: a will can be prepared early, but assets should never be distributed too soon. Before inheritance, a son is a son; after inheritance, the roles can easily reverse.
What do you think — smart planning or family pressure taken too far? Should wealth stay tightly controlled for the sake of future generations, or is trust within the family more important?