Still no will, but work to settle Prince estate forges ahead
MINNEAPOLIS — Work to settle Prince’s estate is moving forward, and a closed hearing is expected to be held this week to resolve an undisclosed dispute between the likely heirs and the trust company that’s managing the estate. Court papers say only that the dispute involves “confidential business agreements.” Five months after the musician’s death, here’s a look at where things stand:
STILL NO WILL
No will has surfaced since Prince died of an accidental painkiller overdose in April, so his sister, Tyka Nelson, and five half-siblings are likely to be declared the rightful heirs within the next few months. Carver County District Judge Kevin Eide has not made an official declaration or said when he will. He has rejected numerous claims by people who said they were Prince’s children, wives and cousins, or that they otherwise deserved a piece his estate. The main question remaining is whether a woman and girl who claim to be Prince’s niece and grandniece are entitled to shares. The judge plans to hold one or two hearings on that in November.
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