Probate Judge Refuses to Appoint Personal Representative of Prince’s Estate

As we know, on April 21, 2016, Prince passed away without a will. This means that he died intestate. Therefore, his fortune will be inherited by his heirs. Florida trust lawyers know that there is a probate case open regarding his estate. Although Prince didn’t die in Florida, and this is not a West Palm Beach probate matter, Prince’s estate problems are very common. For example, sibling rivalry is frequent throughout the probate process, despite which state it takes place in. The heirs of his estate need to be represented by a lawyer who can help them to manage what he has left behind. Who will this lawyer be? According to a January 24, 2017 Reuters article, Prince’s siblings, who are the heirs, disagree on who should be the estate lawyer. Furthermore, the probate judge has held off in appointing one.

According to the article, CNN contributor and once White House advisor, Van Jones, is one of the people “competing” to be the Personal Representative of Prince’s estate. The other candidate, L.Londell McMillan,  is an entertainment lawyer who is already working as a consultant to the estate. They each bring valuable skills and experiences to the table. However, the heirs strongly disagree about who should be appointed. In a ruling last Friday, the Minnesota probate judge refused to appoint either one due to the sibling’s strong difference in opinions. The judge said he would reconsider if the six heirs could reach a consensus. To read the entire article, click here.