Lee Wing-hon Claims Lee Ka-ding and Lee Wing-ho Did Not Pay for Their Late Mother’s Funeral Expenses

(Hong Kong, April 23) Following the funeral of veteran artist Shi Ming, her eldest son Li Yonghan hosted a traditional post-funeral banquet. However, his father Li Ka-ding and younger brother were notably absent. During the event, Li Yonghan spoke to the media for the first time, addressing rumors of a family inheritance dispute and stating that he solely covered the funeral expenses, adding, “They didn’t contribute a single cent.”

Regarding their absence, he said they had been invited but chose not to attend. When asked if reconciliation was possible, he replied, “It’s hard to say. My father definitely cares about me, but with my brother, it takes both sides. I can’t do it alone,” adding, “I never say no.”

On the controversy over barring his sister-in-law from the funeral, Li insisted it was his mother’s wish. Responding to doubts, he said emotionally, “Would you know my mother’s wishes better than I do? I have witnesses. She wasn’t even invited to the wedding—neither were relatives. How can that be justified?” He later declined to comment further on the matter.

When asked whether his mother had expressed a wish to see his father and brother before passing, Li revealed that her death was sudden and he did not get a chance to say goodbye. “When I saw her, her eyes were already closed. She left without saying a word,” he shared. He explained that funeral arrangements and paperwork were handled first before notifying others, calling it the best way to avoid conflict.

As for the inheritance, he said it was not appropriate to discuss it at this stage, as the family is still observing the 49-day mourning rituals. Reiterating his earlier statement, he said, “I handled all the funeral expenses. They didn’t contribute anything.”