From the “better late than never” category,” Kim Ledger, the father of late actor Heath, says that the actor’s daughter Matilda will finally see Heath’s money. For real this time.
First, a recap: When Heath died suddenly in January at the age of 28, his will from 2003 stated that his parents and sisters should inherit his wealth. But his daughter Matilida with actress Michelle Williams was born in 2005, and it seemed likely that Heath would have intended to leave her an inheritance.
Fast forward to this summer and Matilda and Michelle still hadn’t seen a dime of the estate, despite the Ledger family’s declarations of their intention to get around to it eventually. Kim Ledger’s involvement was particularly sketch because of his mishandling of another relative’s estate 15 years ago.
So good on them for finally coughing it up. It’s just ridiculous that it took nine months to get there.
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Judging from the father’s history with the grandmother’s estate, I am really surprised that he handed all the money over to Matilda. I figured he would carve out a little chunk for her then justify it by saying Matilda’s mom is a somewhat successful working actress and the child won’t be raised in squalor without Heath’s money. Now, I wonder if Jude Law and the others who donated their salaries to Matilda because of Heath’s not including her will take their money back?
As for Micheele and the kid not seeing any green perhaps its because all that legal red tape (been there, done that) it take time for the will to be reviewed etc etc and updated for any enquiries of others yada yada yada. That great its settled and that it goes to the baby.
Has it been 9 months already? Geez, time flies when you don’t care.
It seems that money always over rides any affection or maternal instincts.
Trust me, nine months is nothing. It took me over a year to get my father’s inheritance (he was in France, me the US), and being in another country only complicated matters (plus this was no $20 mill bequest). If the will was probated in NY, nine months might even be considered fast.
It’s about time. I’m surprised it’s all worked out so well so fast.
Estate settlement, particularly a large estate like Ledger’s, where the will or trust may be disputed, takes time. I’m not surprised they didn’t formally announce this until now. It also doesn’t mean that it’s been done, simply that it’s going to be done or some of the legal requirements have been fulfilled. The details of how and when it actually happens are probably going to take time to figure out.
Don’t forget there’s a very large estate tax to be paid as well. It’s not a simple matter.
Why does a three-year-old need $16 million right away anyway? Are the loan sharks after her on the playground?