I sure hope that a will is found somewhere.

I think about all that Prince has created- I can't imagine it all landing in the hands of someone in jail or wherever. I want someone that was close to Prince to 'take care of' what he left behind. I know I am prematurely judging here but I just so wish so many things about this whole situation were different. (Starting with Prince still being alive...)

* NEW THREADS ABOUT THE ESTATE WILL BE LOCKED *

The ones that are active and talking about something specific will remain open

http://prince.org/msg/7/427547

Thieves in the Temple? Is Prince's Estate Plan Being Suppressed?

http://prince.org/msg/7/427464

Taxes May Wipe Out Half Of Princes Estate

-OF4S

266lydia said:

I agree. Someone claiming to be his son, even if it turns out he is should not get Prince millions. He had no clue he had a son, had no bond to this person. They were strangers to each other.

I second, third that sentiment. I actually lost a little sleep over it. It would be like "theives in the temple" I would rather it go to his sister who would protect the music and his wishes. That's my chief concern, money is just money, but his music was so important to him and to his fans, and if the rights went to people who are just out for a buck, well the thought of it makes me physically ill.

mailaccount63 said:

During this beginning time of the Estate, the Court will determine the next of kin. Since there seems to be no Will at this time (one could still show up), the next of kin will be the ones to inherit. This will proceed by the "Statute of Descent and Distribution". (Reminder: Probate law can differ from state to state.) The Statute of Descent and Distribution is what the Court will use to determine "rank" of inheriting. (This is not legal advice.)

"Prince's possible heirs protest blood, genetic tests. 5/24/2016
Would-be Prince heirs have a problem with blood and genetic tests of anyone claiming to be relatives of the late music icon, according to new court records........"
www.nydailynews.com/news/...-1.2648593

Any protests like this will slow down the step of determining the next of kin - which slows down the administration of the Estate.

(If I thought that I would have ANY chance of being related to Prince, I would run in and I would flop down my arm and tell them to go ahead and take the blood needed for the genetic tests!!!)

(This is not legal advice. This is based on my current knowledge, information, belief, and experience.)

mailaccount63 said:

mailaccount63 said:

During this beginning time of the Estate, the Court will determine the next of kin. Since there seems to be no Will at this time (one could still show up), the next of kin will be the ones to inherit. This will proceed by the "Statute of Descent and Distribution". (Reminder: Probate law can differ from state to state.) The Statute of Descent and Distribution is what the Court will use to determine "rank" of inheriting. (This is not legal advice.)

"Prince's possible heirs protest blood, genetic tests. 5/24/2016
Would-be Prince heirs have a problem with blood and genetic tests of anyone claiming to be relatives of the late music icon, according to new court records........"
www.nydailynews.com/news/...-1.2648593

Any protests like this will slow down the step of determining the next of kin - which slows down the administration of the Estate.

(If I thought that I would have ANY chance of being related to Prince, I would run in and I would flop down my arm and tell them to go ahead and take the blood needed for the genetic tests!!!)

(This is not legal advice. This is based on my current knowledge, information, belief, and experience.)

the main reason they would is if the Dwayne was a step brother.

OnlyNDaUsa said:

mailaccount63 said:

"Prince's possible heirs protest blood, genetic tests. 5/24/2016
Would-be Prince heirs have a problem with blood and genetic tests of anyone claiming to be relatives of the late music icon, according to new court records........"
www.nydailynews.com/news/...-1.2648593

Any protests like this will slow down the step of determining the next of kin - which slows down the administration of the Estate.

(If I thought that I would have ANY chance of being related to Prince, I would run in and I would flop down my arm and tell them to go ahead and take the blood needed for the genetic tests!!!)

(This is not legal advice. This is based on my current knowledge, information, belief, and experience.)

the main reason they would is if the Dwayne was a step brother.

From what I understand, Duane Nelson is a half blood brother.

"Prince's Alleged Nieces Defy Court Orders to Get a DNA Test
Duane Nelson, according to his birth certificate, shares a biological father with Prince....."

http://radaronline.com/ce...dna-order/
http://www.celebdirtylaun...r-brothers-...

Probate hearing on June 27, 2016.

"Will Prince's Estate and Icon Status Grow After His Death"; by Ed Christman; dated 4-28-2016

http://www.billboard.com/...-his-death

"'It was important to work things out with Prince and have him come back to Warner Bros.', says label chairman/CEO Cameron Strang, speaking with Billboard at the company's Burbank headquarters on the day after the artist's death--the same offices Prince walked through in 1977 as a 19-year-old new signing....."

[Edited 6/13/16 11:42am]

Question: Do you want it done fast? OR Do you want it done right?

I just don't want this to turn into the Sun Ra, Tupac, or Eazy-E estates where entire projects are lost (Sun Ra and Eazy-E) or stolen and bootlegged (Tupac and Eazy-E). It would be a horrible way for such a legendary vault to slip away.

Surely a swab in the mouth is good enough for a dna test? Why take blood?

Rebeljuice said:

"Behind Closed Doors, Lawyers Dig Into Prince's Estate", dated 5/8/2016, KSTP.com

http://hbispace.com/print...id=4130806

"Prince left behind no known Will when he died April 21, and the work of settling his multimillion-dollar estate is being carried out behind closed doors by tight-lipped lawyers. But estate attorneys unconnected to the case say they have a pretty good idea what's happening. They say it's starting with a careful accounting of the megastar's assets and debts, and determining whether any unknown heirs exist....."

[Edited 6/13/16 11:59am]

Probate really isn't anything to be feared, like some people who try to sell trust schemes tell you (cough, cough).

The probate process can especially be a good thing if you think there might be claims against the Estate, and you want to make sure that the Estate is divided up according to law. (Prince may have known EXACTLY what he was doing.)

A "quick" description of the probate process:
https://www.legalzoom.com...mple-steps

(This is not legal advice.)

266lydia said:

I agree. Someone claiming to be his son, even if it turns out he is should not get Prince millions. He had no clue he had a son, had no bond to this person. They were strangers to each other.

.

Have you all seen the guy in Minnesota linked to Heir Hunters?

"Entertainment industry experts to join Prince estate case"

http://www.fox9.com/news/...1548-story

"Bremer Trust, the special administrator of Prince's estate, has requested and received permission to hire entertainment industry experts to help with the "management and preservation of the wide-ranging intellectual property of the Estate."

mailaccount63 said:

WHY didn't Prince execute a Will? Wills are like contracts. Prince hated contracts.

True... but it's a contract that the individual is in complete control over, if they take the time to write one.

CAL3 said:

Possible reasons Prince did not execute a Will:
1) The "D" word. Some people just have a problem talking about death, expecially when the talk is regarding their own.

2) Giving up control.

3) Don't want to deal with attorneys.

4) The cost of estate planning.

5) Family decisions need to be made.

6) A Will is like a contract. Prince said many times that he did not like contracts.

http://wills.about.com/od...anning.htm

[Edited 6/13/16 12:18pm]

We need more threads about the estate.

More!!!

https://goo.gl/QVYBQw just isn't cutting it.

Come on everyone, let's do this! If everyone starts their own thread, we can make a difference in how the estate is handled!

Yeah!

suomynona said:

mailaccount63 said:

suomynona said:

We need more threads about the estate.

More!!!

https://goo.gl/QVYBQw just isn't cutting it.

Come on everyone, let's do this! If everyone starts their own thread, we can make a difference in how the estate is handled!

Yeah!

Why?

Because apparently 1,000,000 threads isn't enough! C'mon mailaccount63! Start your own thread! Start ten! You can do it!

suomynona said:

mailaccount63 said:

suomynona said: Why?

Because apparently 1,000,000 threads isn't enough! C'mon mailaccount63! Start your own thread! Start ten! You can do it!

I thought everyone was already doing this!
(sarcasm at its finest)

[Edited 6/10/16 14:06pm]

mailaccount63 said:

manci said:

mailaccount63 said:

Question: Do you want it done fast? OR Do you want it done right?

Answer: I don't give a shit as long as I get the music faster. Prince didn't care, why should I?

Long term, you will care. It could affect how much music you get.