Chinese man who agreed to gift home to colleague changes mind after remarrying at 93
In 2005, old man says former colleague ‘cared about me more than my family’ then sues him in 2018
A Shanghai man, who signed an agreement to give his flat to a colleague in return for care and companionship, regretted his decision after he remarried at 93.
The man, surnamed Tan and now aged 99, took his former colleague and caregiver, Gu, to court, but his request to have his property returned was rejected, the Shanghai Morning Post reported on August 28.
In 2005, Tan signed a support agreement with Gu and his family, promising to give his flat to them in exchange for their care and companionship.
His requests included Gu and his family frequently calling him on the phone, visiting him once a week, buying him clothes and groceries, and looking after him when he was unwell.
In return, Tan wrote in his will that he would bequeath his flat and its contents to Gu, instead of his children.
He wrote: “They cared about me more than my family. They helped me get through illness and pain, and made my life rich and happy.”