Ever since Prince’s untimely passing on April 21, people have emerged from far corners of the globe claiming to be illegitimate children, long lost siblings and everything in between to the late singer.
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It is unclear which buildings will be placed on sale, but Prince reportedly owned real estate in California, New York, and his native Minnesota.
Also dismissed were a batch of claims by several people who described themselves as descendants of a sister of Prince’s great-grandfather. And Judge Eide ruled there was no “credible, documented claim” of a surviving Prince spouse. Siblings and half-siblings are treated the same.
Barring any others who could come forward claiming ties, Eide’s order drastically limits who may benefit from Prince’s fortunes – an estimated $300 million or more – or gain control of his legacy.
The judge has asked that the three half-siblings who share a father with Prince now undergo genetic testing to confirm the link. For example, one woman who said she was adopted claimed Prince was her father because “based upon the general description of the lifestyle of her biological parents, her fascination with the Decedent and physical similarities”.
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Two other relatives, Brianna Nelson and a minor referred to in the ruling only as V.N., “allege they are the niece and grandniece, respectively” according to the court documents, and will also undergo genetic testing.
