All articles tagged with #estate dispute
Chadwick Boseman’s brothers filed a petition in Los Angeles to remove his widow, Taylor Ledward, as administrator of his multimillion-dollar estate, alleging mismanagement and demanding a full accounting and the appointment of a private fiduciary and forensic accountant to oversee the remaining assets.
A California petition filed July 17 by Chadwick Boseman’s brothers on behalf of his parents accuses widow Simone Ledward Boseman of withholding distributions and mismanaging assets tied to the actor’s rights. Boseman died in 2020 without a will, and roughly $3.8 million in assets—cash, retirement accounts, a long-term care policy, and the company Chadwick Boseman Inc. that holds the actor’s name and works—are at stake. Ledward allegedly exercises unilateral control, coordinating contracts and business deals without proper board oversight, while the family is shut out and seeks her removal as administrator and a full accounting of all transactions since 2020.
Tenisha Warner filed a Georgia civil complaint against Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother, Pamela Warner, alleging about $1.276 million is owed under the couple’s premarital agreement and related obligations (including a $1 million term life policy for Tenisha, $30,500 in max Roth IRA contributions, $16,000 per wedding anniversary, and a $5,500 monthly salary as Chief of Staff). The suit, brought a year after Warner’s death, seeks validation of the prenup and relief to secure support for Tenisha and their nine-year-old daughter, with the case filed in DeKalb County Superior Court.
Dr. Tenisha Warner, the widow of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, has sued his mother Pamela Warner in DeKalb County Superior Court over alleged unmet promises from the couple’s prenuptial agreement and family trust, seeking more than $1.2 million and to halt trust distributions while the dispute is resolved; the complaint lists promised benefits including a $1 million life insurance policy, $5,000 monthly as chief of staff, $16,000 annually, a tax-free retirement account, and college funds, with the estate valued at roughly $3.4–$6 million.
Tenisha Warner, the widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, filed a DeKalb County Superior Court lawsuit against the actor’s mother, Pamela Warner, alleging the prenup required provisions from the Warner Family Trust that were not fulfilled before his death. She seeks to recover funds and to halt trust distributions while the dispute is resolved, following Warner’s drowning in Costa Rica about a year ago.
A legal battle over Tony Bennett's estate is ongoing in NYC courts, with his daughters suing his sons over the management and value of his estate, which is significantly less than expected, due to a 2016 trust that excluded the daughters from decision-making and limited their inheritance rights.
Priscilla Presley is being sued for $50 million by her former business partners, who accuse her of fraud, breach of contract, and misappropriation of her name, image, and likeness rights related to her management of Elvis Presley’s estate and her own brand, amid a broader power struggle over the Graceland business empire and her family trust.
A legal battle over Jimmy Buffett's $275 million estate has highlighted the risks and complexities of family trusts, with disputes arising between his widow and co-trustee over management, fees, and control, reflecting broader issues in estate planning and inheritance litigation.
A legal dispute has erupted over Jimmy Buffett's $275 million estate, with his wife Jane Buffett and the estate's co-trustee, Rick Mozenter, accusing each other of mismanagement and misconduct, following Buffett's death in 2023 and involving issues related to trust management, estate assets, and future income estimates.
Jimmy Buffett's widow, Jane Buffett, has filed a court petition to remove co-trustee Rick Mozenter from her late husband's $275 million estate, citing misconduct, hostility, and lack of transparency, leading to a contentious legal battle over estate control.
Jimmy Buffett's widow Jane Buffett and her former business manager Rick Mozenter are suing each other over control of Buffett's $275 million estate, with both seeking to remove the other from managing the trust due to allegations of hostility, mismanagement, and interference in estate affairs.
Jimmy Buffett's widow, Jane Buffett, has filed to remove co-trustee Richard Mozenter from her late husband's $275 million estate, citing hostility, lack of transparency, and inadequate financial information, and is seeking to replace him with Daniel Neidich.
Kellie Pickler is in a legal dispute with her late husband Kyle Jacobs' parents over his estate and personal property. Pickler has filed a petition against Reed and Sharon Jacobs, the co-administrators of Jacobs' estate, claiming they took items from her home without providing a list. The parents have countered that Pickler has not returned certain estate items and have requested her petition be dismissed. The case remains ongoing.
Kellie Pickler is in a legal dispute with her late husband Kyle Jacobs' parents over his personal property. After Kyle's death in February 2023, Kellie declined to manage his estate, leaving his parents, Reed and Sharon Jacobs, in charge. Kellie has filed a petition claiming a dispute over certain items, including a gun collection and musical instruments, which she says she either doesn't possess or disputes ownership of. Kyle's parents have accused Kellie of withholding estate property, while Kellie demands a list of items they took from her home. The case is ongoing.
Michael Jackson's heirs, including his children and mother, have not received any money from his estate for the past three years due to an ongoing audit dispute with the IRS. The IRS claims the estate undervalued its assets and owes $700 million in taxes and penalties. Legal conflicts within the family have further complicated the situation, with the estate's executors withholding funds until the audit is resolved. Despite this, the estate claims it continues to support Jackson's family financially.