I was wondering and God forbid if something happens to Prince who gets his stuff , no kids, not close to any of his family that i ever heard . so who collects all the money?

forget the money!! who gets all the music!!

also with prince being an independent artist (he is his record lable) it wouldnt be up to a record company to release it.. for example Sony and MJ..

good question,, i really dont know, lol

I always cringe at these posts. Do so may people really not have "appropriateness meters" working correctly in their coconuts?

This thread will probably be locked, but just so you know, even if we knew what is in Prince's will (which we don't, at least the vast majority of us), he could change it at any point up until his death. He could leave his property to a charitable foundation, or to his sister, or to Andy Allo, or to the Jehovah's Witnesses, or whoever he wants--and then he could change it all tomorrow. So, in addition to being a morbid subject, it's sort of pointless, particularly given how frequently Prince changes his mind.

I've actually thought about this quite alot. I have this feeling that he will have/request all that music in The Vault destroyed.

V10LETBLUES said:

I always cringe at these posts. Do so may people really not have "appropriateness meters" working correctly in their coconuts?

I agree with you though.

Cant some stuff be sacred/private/left alone?

nusole said:

I was wondering and God forbid if something happens to Prince who gets his stuff , no kids, not close to any of his family that i ever heard . so who collects all the money?

oh lawd, who the hell knows?

Given that Prince is likely to live another 15 or 16 years, it could be any number of newborns out there who will inheret his fortunes once they turn 16 and are old enough to marry him when that jumping-off time comes forthe poor fella.

imago said:

nusole said:

I was wondering and God forbid if something happens to Prince who gets his stuff , no kids, not close to any of his family that i ever heard . so who collects all the money?

oh lawd, who the hell knows?

Given that Prince is likely to live another 15 or 16 years, it could be any number of newborns out there who will inheret his fortunes once they turn 16 and are old enough to marry him when that jumping-off time comes forthe poor fella.

watch it gogo

This question pops up on here every so often, and I don't think it's inappropriate at all. Even given the likelihood that Prince will live another 15 or so years, even Prince himself has cited his reason for shelving the Black album stating something to the effect of, "...I realized I could die at any moment..."

The question has a certain significance given Prince's tendency to turn his back (and even denounce) parts of his past. Even while being a living legend, he's been a piss-poor curator of his own work (both his official back catalog and vault material), so one can only wonder if he even cares what happens to it after he's gone.

Prince is temperamental enough to leave instructions in his will to have all of his vault material destroyed upon his death. Then again, there's always the chance that he's chosen to bequeath it to someone he trusts and has mapped out detailed and specific instructions for remastering/releasing material posthumously.

Given Prince's sometimes erratic behavior and attitude toward his past work, one can only wonder and hope for the best.

I know I'm deviating from the original money question, but it's all related, in a way.

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imago said:

nusole said:

I was wondering and God forbid if something happens to Prince who gets his stuff , no kids, not close to any of his family that i ever heard . so who collects all the money?

oh lawd, who the hell knows?

Given that Prince is likely to live another 15 or 16 years, it could be any number of newborns out there who will inheret his fortunes once they turn 16 and are old enough to marry him when that jumping-off time comes forthe poor fella.

15 or 16 years?????? That's not very old, and considering his health up to now, I'm

certain it's gonna be a whole lot longer....unless, of course, a train hits him or somethin'

obsessed said:

imago said:

oh lawd, who the hell knows?

Given that Prince is likely to live another 15 or 16 years, it could be any number of newborns out there who will inheret his fortunes once they turn 16 and are old enough to marry him when that jumping-off time comes forthe poor fella.

15 or 16 years?????? That's not very old, and considering his health up to now, I'm

certain it's gonna be a whole lot longer....unless, of course, a train hits him or somethin'

I Know! Even Picasso said it. I'm still freaking out. Why is everone saying 15!!!!???? Prince has another 40 + years imo.

PicassoFace said:

This question pops up on here every so often, and I don't think it's inappropriate at all. Even given the likelihood that Prince will live another 15 or so years, even Prince himself has cited his reason for shelving the Black album stating something to the effect of, "...I realized I could die at any moment..."

The question has a certain significance given Prince's tendency to turn his back (and even denounce) parts of his past. Even while being a living legend, he's been a piss-poor curator of his own work (both his official back catalog and vault material), so one can only wonder if he even cares what happens to it after he's gone.

Prince is temperamental enough to leave instructions in his will to have all of his vault material destroyed upon his death. Then again, there's always the chance that he's chosen to bequeath it to someone he trusts and has mapped out detailed and specific instructions for remastering/releasing material posthumously.

Given Prince's sometimes erratic behavior and attitude toward his past work, one can only wonder and hope for the best.

I know I'm deviating from the original money question, but it's all related, in a way.

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There are two reasons why Prince's tapes are unlikely to be destroyed at his death. First, as a matter of public policy, a court may refuse to allow property to be destroyed if the only reason for the destruction is the fickle whim of a decedent. See here:

http://www.yalelawjournal...evitz3.pdf

Second, it's hard to imagine that anyone close to Prince would actually follow his intstruction and destroy all the tapes. He seems to be hanging around with people now who respect his legacy--hence the emergence of the new "Extra Loveable."

Of course, Prince could have it all destroyed during his lifetime. But he never would, because he isn't stupid and he knows the vault material is his retirement nest egg if he ever needs it.

The greater danger is that the tapes will become unusable over time due to not being properly maintained. But mastering engineers have been able to rescue tapes that have been poorly maintained for decades. For example, Jethro Tull's Aqualung was mastered by Steve Hoffman from tapes that had been sitting in Ian Anderson's garage for decades:

http://www.stevehoffman.t...gazine.htm

So, I don't think there is much to worry about here. It's none of our business who gets to profit from Prince's legacy when he is gone.

babyjubilation said:

obsessed said:

15 or 16 years?????? That's not very old, and considering his health up to now, I'm

certain it's gonna be a whole lot longer....unless, of course, a train hits him or somethin'

I Know! Even Picasso said it. I'm still freaking out. Why is everone saying 15!!!!???? Prince has another 40 + years imo.

I donno about 40, but 68 really isn't that old...especially in this day and age.

obsessed said:

babyjubilation said:

I Know! Even Picasso said it. I'm still freaking out. Why is everone saying 15!!!!???? Prince has another 40 + years imo.

I donno about 40, but 68 really isn't that old...especially in this day and age.

Oh, I was just using the figure from the previous post as a point or reference. He may well have another 40 years on him, but then again, none of us is guaranteed tomorrow!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go spread my sunshine somewhere else.

PicassoFace said:

obsessed said:

I donno about 40, but 68 really isn't that old...especially in this day and age.

Oh, I was just using the figure from the previous post as a point or reference. He may well have another 40 years on him, but then again, none of us is guaranteed tomorrow!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go spread my sunshine somewhere else.

You just go right on spreading your sunshine, PicassoFace

I was actually talking to imago, but then again imago doesn't respond to posts too often,

so just in case he doesn't, you've covered it.

babyjubilation said:

obsessed said:

15 or 16 years?????? That's not very old, and considering his health up to now, I'm

certain it's gonna be a whole lot longer....unless, of course, a train hits him or somethin'

I Know! Even Picasso said it. I'm still freaking out. Why is everone saying 15!!!!???? Prince has another 40 + years imo.

I agree with this. Prince has a potential 40 years left of natural life.

However, this is before you factor in the potential side effects or possibility for mishaps from frequent use of sodium hydroxide. Given the sheer amount Prince must consume in a year, I adjusted his left expectancy accordingly---had he also worn Get Wild or 3121 perfume, I'd give him only 5 years to live.

I wonder if the 2 ex wives will try to stick their fingers in...

nusole said:

I wonder if the 2 ex wives will try to stick their fingers in...

Come on now, you're just asking for someone to say something filthy after that!

electricberet said:

This thread will probably be locked, but just so you know, even if we knew what is in Prince's will (which we don't, at least the vast majority of us), he could change it at any point up until his death. He could leave his property to a charitable foundation, or to his sister, or to Andy Allo, or to the Jehovah's Witnesses, or whoever he wants--and then he could change it all tomorrow. So, in addition to being a morbid subject, it's sort of pointless, particularly given how frequently Prince changes his mind.

Said exactly what needs to be said regarding this post.

imago said:

babyjubilation said:

I Know! Even Picasso said it. I'm still freaking out. Why is everone saying 15!!!!???? Prince has another 40 + years imo.

I agree with this. Prince has a potential 40 years left of natural life.

However, this is before you factor in the potential side effects or possibility for mishaps from frequent use of sodium hydroxide. Given the sheer amount Prince must consume in a year, I adjusted his left expectancy accordingly---had he also worn Get Wild or 3121 perfume, I'd give him only 5 years to live.

In the form of what? I'm a bit slow on the uptake here

But you're wrong about the 3121 perfume

obsessed said:

imago said:

I agree with this. Prince has a potential 40 years left of natural life.

However, this is before you factor in the potential side effects or possibility for mishaps from frequent use of sodium hydroxide. Given the sheer amount Prince must consume in a year, I adjusted his left expectancy accordingly---had he also worn Get Wild or 3121 perfume, I'd give him only 5 years to live.

In the form of what? I'm a bit slow on the uptake here

But you're wrong about the 3121 perfume

You probably know Sodium Hydroxide by its street name: hair relaxer.

According to this will I just found, it looks like I get the vault and everything in it.

do.

RodeoSchro said:

According to this will I just found, it looks like I get the vault and everything in it.

That's good to know then I can start working on me and Britney Spears remake of 'God Is Alive' with your permission, of course.

imago said:

babyjubilation said:

I Know! Even Picasso said it. I'm still freaking out. Why is everone saying 15!!!!???? Prince has another 40 + years imo.

I agree with this. Prince has a potential 40 years left of natural life.

However, this is before you factor in the potential side effects or possibility for mishaps from frequent use of sodium hydroxide. Given the sheer amount Prince must consume in a year, I adjusted his left expectancy accordingly---had he also worn Get Wild or 3121 perfume, I'd give him only 5 years to live.

What the hell? Surely you're trolling now.

HonestMan13 said:

RodeoSchro said:

According to this will I just found, it looks like I get the vault and everything in it.

That's good to know then I can start working on me and Britney Spears remake of 'God Is Alive' with your permission, of course.

That permission will never be forthcoming, sorry.

RodeoSchro said:

HonestMan13 said:

That's good to know then I can start working on me and Britney Spears remake of 'God Is Alive' with your permission, of course.

That permission will never be forthcoming, sorry.

But we gonna get Nicki Minaj to rap on it!

RodeoSchro said:

According to this will I just found, it looks like I get the vault and everything in it.

Why don't you break into Paisley Park tonight and take an advance on your inheritance?

PicassoFace said:

obsessed said:

In the form of what? I'm a bit slow on the uptake here

But you're wrong about the 3121 perfume

You probably know Sodium Hydroxide by its street name: hair relaxer.

Since I don't really need to relax my hair, no I didn't know that...

so thanks