Prince Estate Battle Explodes: Love Child Claims, Siblings At War & More
May 3 2016, Updated 5:16 p.m. ET
So much for clarity! Since Prince's tragic passing last month, the matters concerning the singer's estate have become nothing but complicated — see his siblings leaving court after their first meeting regarding his estimated $300 million fortune.
Prince Estate Probate Court Hearing
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Prince's estate hearing, which included all but one of the singer's siblings, lasted only minutes Monday morning.
Prince Estate Probate Court Hearing
The star's longtime bank, Bremer Trust, National Association, was formally appointed as the administrator overseeing the proceedings on the music icon's estate, USA Today reported.
Late pop star Prince’s family arrive for battle over $300m estate in Mineapolis
Meanwhile, according to District Court Judge Kevin Eide, a will has yet to be found for the 57-year-old, despite an "ongoing search."
Late pop star Prince’s family arrive for battle over $300m estate in Mineapolis
With no will, Prince's siblings, including Tyka Nelson (Prince's only full sister), Albert Jackson, Omarr Baker, John Nelson, Norrine Nelson and Sharon Nelson, are all possible heirs to the legendary star's fortune.
Late pop star Prince’s family arrive for battle over $300m estate in Mineapolis
However, there may be a wrench in the mix, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Prince’s relatives leave court after first hearing over $300m estate
According to Entertainment Tonight, Heir Hunters International's John Hilbert shared that a man reached out to the genealogical research firm, claiming that he might be a love child of the late singer.
Prince’s relatives leave court after first hearing over $300m estate
"A gentleman, in his mid-30's, residing in America's Midwest, having read about Heir Hunters International and having seen its two partners, Shar Mansukhani and John Hilbert, on TV, contacted the firm about the procedures for establishing his rightful paternity to Prince Rogers Nelson," Hilbert told ET.
Prince’s relatives leave court after first hearing over $300m estate
"He explained that in the mid-1980's, his mother and Prince had crossed paths on several occasions. He has asked to maintain his privacy," he continued. "At this point, after much consideration, we have found his claim credible enough for our firm to commit its expertise and considerable resources to further investigate and advise him."
Prince’s relatives leave court after first hearing over $300m estate
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Meanwhile, Prince's siblings seem to be getting spooked. Just last week, a missing persons report and welfare check was reportedly issued on older half-brother Alfred Jackson, who is disabled and currently residing in a Minneapolis veterans facility.
Prince’s relatives leave court after first hearing over $300m estate
According to sources, Jackson believes that the person who filed the report against him could be a sibling seeking to bump him off the list of potential heirs, claiming he is mentally incompetent.
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In response, Jackson and his lawyer allegedly stopped by the Minneapolis Police Department to prove that he is, in fact, fully competent. The missing persons case has since been closed.
