Judge Excludes Two From Claim to Prince’s Estate

A judge excluded two would-be heirs from any further consideration in their claim to the estate of Prince Rogers Nelson.

Brianna Nelson and her niece, Victoria Nelson, had claimed they were entitled to a share because Prince referred to Brianna’s father and Victoria’s grandfather, Duane Nelson Sr., as his brother, and because Prince’s biological father treated Duane Nelson Sr. like a son.  Duane Nelson Sr. died in 2011.

But a District Judge ruled that without evidence of a genetic connection between Nelson and Prince – there’s no law to support the women’s claim.  The court ruling leaves six heirs with a claim to the estate – Prince’s sister, and five half-siblings.

Prince’s estate is estimated to be worth up to $300 million but after the tax bill is paid, it may be reduced to half that.  Prince died April 21 of an accidental overdose of the painkiller fentanyl.