Bear Grey Payne, the 9-year-old son of late One Direction star Liam Payne, has been named the sole beneficiary of his father's estate, which totals nearly $28 million.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the estate includes Liam's five-bedroom home in England and other assets.
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While some of the funds can be accessed immediately, the majority is held in a trust until Bear turns 18.
Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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He did not leave a will.
Cheryl, Bear's mother and singer, along with music lawyer Richard Bray, have been appointed as administrators of the estate.
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At the time of his death, Liam was in a relationship with influencer Kate Cassidy.
According to The Sun, she does not intend to make any claim against the estate.
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Several individuals, including hotel staff accused of supplying drugs to Payne, have been charged in connection with his death.
