The estate of Chadwick Boseman is facing renewed legal scrutiny. Nearly six years after the actor passed away, his brothers have filed a new court petition seeking to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as the administrator of his estate.
Details of the Estate Petition
According to court documents, Kevin and Derrick Boseman allege that Ledward has failed to properly distribute estate assets since the actor died in August 2020. The filing claims that Ledward has maintained complete control over the estate without consulting Chadwick Boseman’s parents, Leroy and Carolyn. Under the current legal framework, the parents are reportedly entitled to 25 percent of the estate, while Ledward is entitled to 50 percent, as the actor died without a will.
The brothers claim that a 2022 court order directing the distribution of assets was not followed. Specifically, the petition alleges that a 40,000 dollar policy was never transferred. Furthermore, the filing asserts that various other assets, including royalties, residuals, image rights, and intellectual property, remain unaccounted for or improperly managed.
Allegations of Lack of Transparency
The legal filing highlights concerns regarding a lack of transparency, suggesting that the current management creates an appearance of concealing assets from the family and the court. The brothers further allege that SAG-AFTRA residual payments have not been distributed and that Ledward has blocked potential business opportunities that could have benefited the late actor’s parents.
To address these concerns, Kevin and Derrick Boseman have requested that the court appoint Jason Rubin as the new administrator. Rubin is a private professional fiduciary and forensic accountant. As of this report, neither Ledward nor her legal representatives have provided a public comment regarding the new filing.
This ongoing legal battle highlights the complexities often faced by the estates of high-profile performers. For fans of the late actor, the situation serves as a reminder of the private challenges that can follow the loss of a major cultural figure. The outcome of this petition will determine the future oversight of the assets and intellectual property left behind by the star of Black Panther.
Source: PEOPLE
