Nearly six years after the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, his estate management has become the subject of a Los Angeles court battle as his brothers, Kevin Boseman and Derrick Boseman, seek to remove Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman as administrator, according to TMZ. The legal filing alleges that the administration of the late Black Panther star’s assets has stalled and that the broader Boseman family has received no clear accounting of the estate’s development.
Estate Division and Current Allegations
According to court decisions from 2022, Chadwick Boseman’s parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman, are entitled to 50 percent of the estate, while Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman manages the remaining 50 percent because the actor died without a will. However, Kevin and Derrick Boseman claim that nearly four years following that ruling, asset distribution remains incomplete and Taylor continues to control the entire estate alone.
The estate encompasses film royalties and residuals, name and likeness rights, intellectual property, investments, insurance policies, bank accounts, and personal items. According to the brothers’ court filing, the family lacks visibility into the condition of these assets, which includes more than $3 million held across multiple bank accounts.
Specific Claims of Delayed Asset Transfer
The court documents allege that Taylor has failed to transfer long-term care insurance policies to Chadwick’s mother, distribute funds from bank accounts, and report SAG-AFTRA residual payments received following the actor’s passing. Kevin and Derrick argue that these delays deprive their parents of entitled funds and insurance benefits while also causing the family to miss business opportunities tied to Chadwick Boseman’s name and legacy.
Through their recent filing, the brothers are asking the court to permanently remove Taylor as estate administrator and appoint attorney Jason Rubin in her place. They also request that Taylor provide a complete accounting of asset management within 30 days and face restrictions on signing new estate-related contracts without family approval.
Did you know? Chadwick Boseman passed away on August 28, 2020, at the age of 43 following a four-year, private battle with colon cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Chadwick Boseman’s brothers seeking to remove the estate administrator?
According to court filings reported by TMZ, Kevin and Derrick Boseman claim that Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman has failed to properly manage the estate, complete asset distribution, or provide the family with clear information regarding the actor’s funds and royalties.
What percentage of the estate belongs to the Boseman parents?
Under a 2022 court ruling, Chadwick Boseman’s parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman, are entitled to 50 percent of the estate, with the remaining 50 percent managed by Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman.
Who are the brothers asking to replace the current administrator?
Kevin and Derrick Boseman have asked the Los Angeles court to appoint attorney Jason Rubin as the new estate administrator.
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