Prince's Siblings Agree to 'Openly Communicate' With Each Other as They Meet in Court Over Singer's $250 Million Fortune
Tyka Nelson, Prince’s only full-blooded sibling, arrives at court on Monday for a hearing over the fate of the singer’s $250 million estate. (Photo: KARE-TV)
Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson and four of the singer’s half-siblings met in court today for a hearing about the music legend’s reported $250 million estate.
The singer’s 55-year-old sister appeared in front of a judge in Chaska, Minnesota, on Monday in a hearing to formally appoint the “special administrator” who will handle Prince’s estate.
Tyka Nelson (right) arrives at hearing over Prince’s estate. (Photo: Karen Schneider)
Two of Prince’s half-siblings, Norrine and Sharon Nelson, hugged and chatted at the hearing while the others – Omarr Baker, Alfred Jackson and John Nelson – sat quietly and had very little interaction.
Tyka, Prince’s only known full-blooded sibling, had no interaction with the other potential heirs at the hearing.
Eide said that all heirs involved have “agreed to openly communicate with each other and to have regular communication.”
“None of us has a crystal ball,” the judge said. “We don’t know what claims will be made, but we will address those as they come.”
A lawyer for Bremer Bank and Trust, the institution a judged appointed to handle the singer’s estate, said at the hearing that all heirs, except John, signed consent forms to allow Bremer Bank and Trust to handle the estate.
After the hearing, Tyka and Sharon left with a slew of bodyguards who escorted them to waiting cars.
In the days since Prince’s death, speculations arose about what would happen to the 57-year-old music icon’s estate, especially after it was revealed that the singer has no will in place.
The lawyer for the bank said that officials are still searching for a will.
Nelson, Prince’s only full sibling, filed an emergency petition – naming Prince’s half-siblings – for the appointment of a special administrator.
