A reader, Minh Trung, recently sought legal advice regarding a complex inheritance situation following his father's passing in 2024. His father died without leaving a will, having previously signed a contract to purchase one townhouse from a developer. Although 70% of the contract value had been paid, the property, considered an asset to be formed in the future, has not yet been handed over. The contract requires further payments, and Minh Trung and his sister currently disagree on who should fulfill these remaining financial obligations.

Minh Trung's primary concern is whether the asset rights stemming from this incomplete townhouse purchase contract are considered part of the inherited estate, eligible for division among heirs now. He noted a common understanding that such a property might only qualify as an inheritable asset once all financial obligations under the contract are completed and the house is ready for handover.

Should the asset be deemed inheritable, Minh Trung also seeks clarification on the legal process for his father's co-heirs to request its division according to legal provisions. This legal challenge highlights common complexities in inheritance law, especially concerning properties with ongoing financial commitments.

Legal counsel on this matter is provided by lawyer Dang Thi Thuy Huyen.