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Daily Mail
10-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Liam Payne's eight-year-old son Bear might not inherit his $32m fortune until he's 25 'to protect him'
Liam Payne 's son Bear could be blocked by his mother Cheryl Tweedy from inheriting the multi-million-dollar fortune left to him until he is at least 25, a source has claimed. It was revealed that the One Direction star, who fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, had died without a will. It's claimed that Tweedy wanted to 'protect Bear' with her reported decision to stop him receiving the $32million left to him by his dad. A source told The Sun: '[Tweedy] feels she wants Bear to be of an age where he can make informed decisions about the money. 'She wants him to still have ambition and the drive to succeed without the back-up of the money - and she's aware that people may want to befriend him because they are aware of his situation.' When someone dies without leaving a will, they're declared intestate - and if the person's an unmarried parent, as Payne was, the estate's shared between any kids. Court documents also revealed Payne had granted power of administration of his estate to Tweedy and it was revealed that she had consulted with trustees of Payne's estate about placing the money aside until Bear's old enough to make 'informed' financial decisions. The insider claimed Tweedy had since sought advice from trustees and decided the fortune would be invested until her son's of a 'right age' to start receiving it. Calling the fortune 'an incredible amount of money', the source said: 'Cheryl wants to do everything she can to protect Bear and make sure the money comes to him when the time is right.' Music lawyer Richard Bray was also named as an administrator of Payne's estate. It was previously revealed that Payne had put plans in place to ensure his son would 'never want for anything' in the event of his death. A source close to the late singer said: 'Liam had some very sensible people around him for a time and he adored Bear so much. He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially. 'It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that.' Plans: Tweedy's said to have consulted with the trustees of Payne's estate to place the money aside until their son's old enough to make 'informed' financial decisions
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Twist in Liam Payne inheritance drama as son Bear might not inherit One Direction star's £24million fortune until he's 25 as Cheryl 'wants to protect him'
Liam Payne 's son Bear could be blocked by his mother, Cheryl Tweedy, from inheriting his father's multi-million pound fortune until he is at least 25, a source has claimed. Yesterday, it was revealed the 31-year-old One Direction singer, who fell to his death from a hotel balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16 last year, had died without a will. In total, the popstar left £28,595,000, though this was reduced to £24,280,000 after his expenses and debts were paid. When someone dies without leaving a will, they are declared intestate - and if they are unmarried but were a parent, as Liam was, the estate is shared between any children. Court documents also revealed Payne had granted power of administration of his estate to his ex-partner Cheryl, who is the mother of his eight-year-old son Bear. And now those closest to Cheryl revealed the 41-year-old has consulted with the trustees of Liam's estate and wants to place the money aside until little Bear is old enough to make 'informed' financial decisions. A source close to the Promise This singer divulged she wanted to 'protect Bear' with her reported decision to stop him receiving the huge sum until he is 25 years of age - or even older. 'She feels she wants Bear to be of an age where he can make informed decisions about the money,' the source told The Sun. 'She wants him to still have ambition and the drive to succeed without the back-up of the money — and she's aware that people may want to befriend him because they are aware of his situation.' They claimed the Girls Aloud singer has since sought advice from trustees and has decided the fortune will be invested until her son, who is now only eight-years-old, is of a 'right age' to start receiving it. It comes after those close to the former XFactor judge explained how Liam's £24million legacy could whittled down to £12million due to inheritance tax. Describing it as 'still an incredible amount of money', they added: 'Cheryl wants to do everything she can to protect Bear and make sure the money comes to him when the time is right.' Richard Bray, a top music lawyer with a track record of representing stars including Ed Sheeran, was also named as administrator of Payne's estate. MailOnline has approached Cheryl 's representatives for comment. It comes after it emerged the 31-year-old had made sure his son would 'never want for anything' in the event of his death. Last year, the Daily Mail's Katie Hind revealed the One Direction singer had made careful arrangements for his son's financial future - having cannily invested in property, including a mansion in Buckinghamshire. Friends have told how that some years ago Liam made plans for his money to go to his only child in the event of his death. This was despite the fact that there would often be thousands of miles between them, as the singer spent a lot of time in the US and most of their interactions were via video calls on FaceTime. A source close to the late singer told the Mail: 'Liam had some very sensible people around him for a time and he adored Bear so much. He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially. 'It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that.' Payne reportedly previously paid £357,000 in 2015 for a new home in the West Midlands for his parents Geoff and Karen, while also investing in his own properties. Meanwhile, the star's family and friends raised a huge amount of money for a children's cancer charity following his death. It was revealed that more than £31,000 was generated for Great Ormond Street Hospital after people attended his funeral, with fans donating a further £1,808 through online donations in his name. The money will go towards building a new children's cancer unit at the hospital in London. Meanwhile, the latest documents have indicated Liam's girlfriend Kate Cassidy could receive nothing - despite her revealing their plans to marry shortly after his death. The news the former boyband member died without leaving a will, comes six months after fans worldwide were left devastated by his sudden death in Argentina. His medical cause of death has been confirmed to be 'polytrauma', a term which means a person has multiple traumatic injuries to their body. In the aftermath Liam's friend Rogelio 'Roger' Nores, hotel operator Gilda Martin and receptionist Esteban Grassi faced manslaughter charges, although these were later dropped. Hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra and waiter Braian Paiz have been charged with supplying cocaine to the singer. Payne skyrocketed to superstardom alongside his former One Direction bandmates, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. The five were brought together by Simon Cowell and former judge Nicole Scherzinger who saw their potential as a group on XFactor. But the 1D hyseria soon dwarfed the show, but despite the adoration, the band ultimately finished in third place on the show, The band later signed to SImon Cowell's Syco for a reported £2million Syco. They later split in 2016 following Zayn's departure. Payne launched a successful solo career, releasing his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019, which included the songs Polaroid and Strip That Down featuring Quavo, and the track For You with Rita Ora. The popstar and British pop sensation Cheryl Cole announced they were expecting their first child Bear Grey together and later welcomed him into the world on March 22, 2017. The parents later split in 2018. Following his tragic death, Cheryl took to Instagram to reveal her anguish as she tried to 'navigate this earth shattering event'. Her statement read: 'As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time. 'I'd like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being. 'Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our seven year old son. 'A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.' Despite struggling with drug and alcohol issues after leaving One Direction, Payne was careful to invest in property. Liam's £3.2million home in Buckinghamshire, which he bought to be closer to Bear, went up for sale a month before his sudden death. He had bought the five-bedroom mansion in Chalfont St Giles in November 2021. He had moved into a $9,500-a-month mansion in Florida alongside Kate Cassidy just weeks before he died. It sits on six acres of land and has a swimming pool, a stable and an annex, had been listed for £3.25 million. The property appeared to have disappeared from the site before a sale went through. WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE DIES WITHOUT LEAVING A WILL? When someone dies without a will in England and Wales, they are said to have died intestate. Their estate is then shared out according to a set of rules known as the laws of intestacy. This means that someone dying without drafting a will could have their money and property could be distributed in a way they would not have chosen. It can also potentially cause problems for partners if there has been no marriage or civil partnership, as they cannot inherit unless included in a will. If married or in a civil partnership with no children, the surviving partner inherits everything. This is also the case if the person who died had stepchildren, as they do not stand to inherit anything under the rules of intestacy. If married or in a civil partnership and with children, the surviving spouse or civil partner inherits everything up to the value of £322,000, plus all personal possessions. If the estate's value is over £322,000, the partner also inherits half of everything that remains. The rest is then shared equally between their children. If unmarried with children or grandchildren, the estate is shared equally between the children, not including any stepchildren. If unmarried and without children, the estate is inherited by the deceased's close relatives in the following order of priority: Parents, brothers and sisters, half-brothers and half-sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins. And when there are no surviving relatives, the estate passes to the government. Probate is a legal document that is used to show banks, the Land Registry and other organisations that someone has the authority to deal with an estate. Once it has been approved, that person is free to sell property, pay off debts, close accounts and distribute assets in accordance with the will. In the majority of cases, the person who has to deal with probate is the one who stands to inherit the most under the rules of intestacy. This person is known as the administrator.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Cheryl to BLOCK son Bear from inheriting Liam Payne's multi-million pound fortune until he's at least 25
LIAM Payne's young son Bear is likely to be blocked by mum Cheryl Tweedy from getting any of his multimillion-pound inheritance until he is aged at least 25. Those close to Cheryl say she wants to protect him. 4 4 4 Cheryl, 41, who welcomed Bear, eight, with One Direction star Liam in 2017, has sought advice from the trustees of Liam's estate and wants to put the money aside until the lad is older. Liam died aged 31 in October after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A source close to the former Girls Aloud singer said: 'Cheryl wants to protect Bear and is going to stop him receiving Liam's inheritance until he's at least 25 years old, if not older. 'She feels she wants Bear to be of an age where he can make informed decisions about the money. "There are lots of conversations ongoing and Cheryl may even allow the money to be given only in chunks throughout his late 20s and 30s. "She wants him to still have ambition and the drive to succeed without the back-up of the money — and she's aware that people may want to befriend him because they are aware of his situation. 'Cheryl has spoken to the trustees and the money will be invested until Bear is of the right age to start receiving some of it.' Liam died without leaving a will and those close to Cheryl also said his huge legacy could be halved with inheritance tax. They added yesterday: 'Liam may have left £24million but after the Government has taken the relevant tax, there will be around £12million left. 'This is still an incredible amount of money and Cheryl wants to do everything she can to protect Bear and make sure the money comes to him when the time is right.' Liam Payne's £24MILLION legacy revealed after 1D star died aged 31 without writing will… and Cheryl's key role emerges Court documents this week showed Liam had a £28,595,000 fortune. After expenses and debts were paid, the figure was reduced to £24,280,000. A court has given Cheryl power of administration of his estate. Also named as administrator is music lawyer Richard Bray, partner in a London legal firm. Liam and Cheryl revealed they were to become parents for the first time after dating for a year. Although they later split, the pair remained close for the sake of their son. Liam said at the time: 'We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world.' 4
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Liam Payne's prophetic words revealed truth about will chaos – and the REAL problem Cheryl faces now
THEY had their whole lives ahead of them, with plans to get married and travel the world together - but just three months after Liam Payne's long-term partner Kate Cassidy gave her first interview to The Sun on the One Direction star's tragic passing, it's been revealed that the star failed to leave a will. And while the news leaves many questioning whether the influencer will receive a slice of his £24million fortune, I know where Liam wanted his money to go - because without knowing it, he made it clear to me. 5 While, of course, Liam could have never foreseen his tragic death, on the handful of times I met him he made his number one life priority abundantly clear - it was, and always has been, his son, Bear. Now that his estate will be distributed intestate, his eight-year-old son Bear will inherit his fortune. For the Payne family, a non fame-hungry working class family from Wolverhampton, this is still pretty simple. I can't imagine for a second his mum Karen or his dad Geoff are clamouring for a slice of his wealth. However, I'm not so convinced former business partners or partners won't be sniffing about. Officially, Liam's heartbroken ex Kate is in line for nothing - though it remains to be seen as to if she is gifted a slice of his wealth. She's made no secret of the fact Liam and she planned to marry - hinting the nuptials - or at least the proposal - could have been as soon as by the end of 2025. The court has granted power of administration of his estate to Cheryl Tweedy, his former partner and mother of his eight-year-old son Bear. Also named as an administrator is top music lawyer Richard Bray, partner in a London -based legal firm. Put simply, his eight-year-old son Bear will inherit his fortune - locked away until 2035 when he becomes 18. Liam Payne revealed guilt over spending money on himself and determination to help family with debts as late star's staggering fortune revealed Though the way I see it it's simple - Bear was Liam's pride and joy and deserves every penny of his dad's wealth. Over the years I met Liam five or six times - and each time he was a total gentleman. No matter what the occasion - single promo, charity events, random gigs - each time I was told the same thing: 'No questions about Bear'. But Liam just couldn't help himself. Within 60 seconds, he's proudly bring up Bear - each time gushing over his son and the legacy he wanted to leave him. 'Cute things happen, he knows it's Daddy's music so he goes 'put Daddy's music on', which is quite cute," he told me back in 2020, happily bringing up the fact his then three year old son recognised his tunes. When Liam released Teardrops in March 2024, a track that would become his final single, Cheryl took Bear along to Leicester Square to see his dad's name in lights on the giant digital billboards in the centre of the capital. 'She is the best mum in the world. I couldn't ask for someone better. He is all she cares about and I couldn't ask for more," Liam previously said of the former Girls Aloud singer. It sounds cliché but he genuinely always wanted to help - understanding of the game both found ourselves in. We first met in East London while Liam was promoting a phone network around 2017. He performed his debut single Strip That Down for fans before taking part in a group interview with about 6 other journalists. Fresh faced and only a couple of years into the industry, I was nervous and no doubt fluffed my questions - I vaguely remember stumbling over my words as I asked him something about his ex bandmate Zayn and his own solo plans. As we exchanged pleasantries and posed for a picture after, Liam turned to me smiling "good questions". Were they? I doubt it. But I appreciated the sentiment all the same. The following year we crossed paths at the BMI Awards at the Dorchester Hotel - an evening celebrating songwriters. Being the biggest name in attendance, Liam wasn't doing the usual press line, though midway through the evening I cornered him in the hotel lobby. Whoever he was with that night was quick to tell me no chats, but Liam overrode him and was happy to take a couple of questions before we both scurried back off to our seats. Despite touring the world and living a glamorous lifestyle, Liam's favourite things were a lot more humble. He loved nothing more than going bowling and dropping Bear off at the school gates. 'I love taking my son to school, it's the best thing," he proudly told me once before gushing over their love of a FaceTime session when apart. There may not be a will but Liam's hardly been subtle when it comes to where he wants his fortune to go. Speaking on his much slated appearance on Logan Paul 's Impaulsive podcast back in 2022, Liam made it clear Bear was his priority. 'My life now is his, my money is his' Liam said: 'My life now is his, my money is his. 'I have several companies he can run if he wants one day, or he can sell. 'The scariest thing for me is him waking up one day and saying, 'I want to be famous'. 'He is already — I will let him do whatever he wants. 'I've protected his face since he was young. ' I chose to be famous when I was 14. 'I also know you can't pop the lid back on.' I only hope for everyone's sake the lack of will doesn't cause a feeding frenzy. If it does I'm certain the vultures won't be coming from inside the Payne family. Despite finding themselves in the middle of a global media storm following Liam's passing they have somehow remained steadfast in their dignified silence. Apart from a couple of carefully worded statements they have avoided entering into the speculation about Liam. Sadly, the same can't be said for former colleagues or partners of the singer. I just hope everyone sits back and remembers what really matters here - a young boy has lost his father. The time is not now - or indeed ever - to be fighting over money in the bank. I can safely say it's the last thing Liam would have wanted. 5
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Bear will never want for anything': How Liam Payne made sure his son was set up for life as it's revealed the former One Direction star died without a will
Tragic One Direction star Liam Payne made sure his son Bear would 'never want for anything' after leaving a legacy of £24million as it was revealed he died without a will. The 31-year-old popstar left a total of £28,595,000 after he fell to his death from a hotel balcony after a drink-drug binge on October 16 last year, though this was reduced to £24,280,000 after his expenses and debts were paid. Court documents have shown that Payne granted the power of administration of his estate to his ex Cheryl Tweedy, the mother of his eight-year-old son Bear. It is likely that the fortune will be placed in trust for Liam's son under UK rules of intestacy, where the person's estate is usually passed to the lawful spouse or their nearest blood relative. As revealed by the Daily Mail's Katie Hind last year, Payne made careful arrangements for his son's financial future - having cannily invested in property, including a mansion in Buckinghamshire. When someone dies without leaving a will, they are declared intestate - and if they are unmarried but were a parent, as Liam was, the estate is between any children. Payne reportedly previously paid £357,000 in 2015 for a new home in the West Midlands for his parents Geoff and Karen, while also investing in his own properties. Meanwhile, the star's family and friends raised a huge amount of money for a children's cancer charity following his death. It was revealed that more than £31,000 was generated for Great Ormond Street Hospital after people attended his funeral, with fans donating a further £1,808 through online donations in his name. The money will go towards building a new children's cancer unit at the hospital in London. Friends have told how that some years ago Liam made plans for his money to go to his only child in the event of his death. This was despite the fact that there would often be thousands of miles between them, as the singer spent a lot of time in the US and most of their interactions were via video calls on FaceTime. A source close to the late singer told the Mail: 'Liam had some very sensible people around him for a time and he adored Bear so much. He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially. 'It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that.' Meanwhile, the latest documents have indicated Liam's girlfriend Kate Cassidy could receive nothing - despite her revealing their plans to marry shortly after his death. Cheryl, 41, was named in legal documents alongside Richard Bray, a top music lawyer with a track record of representing stars including Ed Sheeran. Court documents show that the tragic One Direction star was granted the power of administration of his estate to his ex Cheryl Tweedy, the mother of his eight-year-old son Bear. Pictured: Together in 2016 The news Payne did not leave a will comes just six months after fans of the Best Song Ever singer were left stunned by his sudden death from a third floor balcony fall at the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina. His medical cause of death has been confirmed to be 'polytrauma', a term which means a person has multiple traumatic injuries to their body. Five people have been charged over the singer's death in Argentina after he plunged from a third-floor balcony. The hotel's manager, a receptionist and a friend of Payne have been charged with manslaughter, Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office previously said in a statement. Payne was one of five members of hit boyband One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan. The band were formed on Simon Cowell's The X Factor before becoming an international sensation. They split in 2016 after Zayn decided to leave the band. Payne launched a successful solo career, releasing his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019, which included the songs Polaroid and Strip That Down featuring Quavo, and the track For You with Rita Ora. After leaving the boyband, Liam was careful to invest in property despite struggling with drug and alcohol addictions. The news comes just six months after fans of the Best Song Ever singer were left stunned by his sudden death from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina (pictured) Payne's funeral in November in Buckinghamshire was attended by Cheryl (pictured) and fellow One Direction stars Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, along with his family and friends Liam had bought the five-bedroom home in Buckinghamshire in 2021 to be close to his ex Cheryl Cole and their son Bear, who live in the area Cheryl is not publicly known to have had any serious boyfriends since the sudden ending to their relationship in 2018, and was said to have been devastated by his death. Taking to Instagram shortly after, she said: 'Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our seven year old son. 'A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.' Liam's £3.2million home in Buckinghamshire, which he bought to be closer to Bear, went up for sale a month before his sudden death. He had bought the five-bedroom mansion in Chalfont St Giles in November 2021. He had moved into a $9,500-a-month mansion in Florida alongside Kate Cassidy just weeks before he died. It sits on six acres of land and has a swimming pool, a stable and an annex, had been listed for £3.25 million. The property appeared to have disappeared from the site before a sale went through. In the wake of his death she tragically revealed that he had handed her a note before he died detailing plans for them to marry The £3.2million detached property in Buckinghamshire sits on six acres of land and has a swimming pool, a stable and an annex Although the property was put up for sale on website Rightmove, it no longer appears online Liam's estate was published as a limited Ad Colligenda Bona grant, which is commonly applied for during the sale of a deceased person's property, where the deceased's executors may have found a buyer for the property shortly after the death. The absence of a will could mean that Liam's girlfriend at the time of his death could be left with nothing. In the wake of his death she tragically revealed that he had handed her a note before he died detailing plans for them to marry. She said her heart was 'shattered' by his shock death, calling the singer her 'best friend, the love of my life'. Kate explained the pair had written messages to each other as they dreamt of their future together - writing notes that they were manifesting, which is the idea that through the power of belief we can effectively 'think' a goal into becoming reality. His, which he asked her not to open, pledged his hope that they would marry within the year and be 'together forever'. It was not clear whether she opened this note before or after his death. And in a loving detail, he added the numbers 444 - which Kate used to sign off her tributes to him. She says it represents the favourite number sequence of the angels, which reminds you that there is always someone there to support you when you are feeling down. The pair had lived together in a Spanish-style mansion, with the singer showing off his new pad in a video just a month before his death. Payne was one of five members of hit boyband One Direction- pictureed left to right in November 2013 are Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Payne, Harry Styles and Niall Horan The rented $1.73million home sits in an exclusive gated community in Wellington, a well-heeled Florida enclave known as 'Horse Town USA' for its abundance of equestrian sports. The home boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a swish outdoor courtyard with a saltwater pool and waterfalls. A nearby clubhouse offers resort-style amenities including a gym, spa and tennis courts. Kate had been staying with Payne in Argentina but she left for the Florida mansion two days before the singer died. Liam successfully became sober at a rehab clinic in 2023, but by the night of his death he had relapsed and consumed alcohol and drugs, reports suggest. He was seen hanging around the hotel lobby, smashing up his laptop and introducing himself to fans in the hours before his death. He was eventually taken up to his room by three people but is thought to have accidentally fallen after becoming unconscious. After his death was announced, Payne's father flew out to Buenos Aires to identify his son ahead of his repatriation to the UK. Payne's funeral in November in Buckinghamshire was attended by Cheryl and fellow One Direction stars Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, along with his family and friends. WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE DIES WITHOUT LEAVING A WILL? When someone dies without a will in England and Wales, they are said to have died intestate. Their estate is then shared out according to a set of rules known as the laws of intestacy. This means that someone dying without drafting a will could have their money and property could be distributed in a way they would not have chosen. It can also potentially cause problems for partners if there has been no marriage or civil partnership, as they cannot inherit unless included in a will. If married or in a civil partnership with no children, the surviving partner inherits everything. This is also the case if the person who died had stepchildren, as they do not stand to inherit anything under the rules of intestacy. If married or in a civil partnership and with children, the surviving spouse or civil partner inherits everything up to the value of £322,000, plus all personal possessions. If the estate's value is over £322,000, the partner also inherits half of everything that remains. The rest is then shared equally between their children. If unmarried with children or grandchildren, the estate is shared equally between the children, not including any stepchildren. If unmarried and without children, the estate is inherited by the deceased's close relatives in the following order of priority: Parents, brothers and sisters, half-brothers and half-sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins. And when there are no surviving relatives, the estate passes to the government. Probate is a legal document that is used to show banks, the Land Registry and other organisations that someone has the authority to deal with an estate. Once it has been approved, that person is free to sell property, pay off debts, close accounts and distribute assets in accordance with the will.
