Key facts
- Chadwick Boseman's brothers, Derrick and Kevin Boseman, have filed a legal petition against his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward.
- The petition alleges that Ledward has mishandled the distribution of Boseman's $3.8 million estate and "cannot be trusted" with its administration.
- Boseman died in 2020 without a will; a court previously allocated 50% of his estate to his widow and 25% to each of his parents.
- The brothers claim Ledward has maintained unilateral control, lacked transparency, and kept Boseman's parents "in the dark" regarding deals and company operations.
- The filing states Ledward's alleged "misconduct is causing ongoing harm" to Boseman's elderly parents and causing them emotional distress.
Chadwick Boseman's brothers, Derrick and Kevin Boseman, have initiated legal proceedings against the late actor's widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, over the management of his multimillion-dollar estate. The brothers filed a petition in a Los Angeles court, seeking to force Ledward to distribute funds to family members and to have her removed as the estate's administrator. They allege that Ledward has mishandled the estate's distribution, lacks transparency, and continues to exert unilateral control over assets and a company established to manage Boseman's image and rights.
According to court documents, Boseman, who died in 2020 at age 43 after a battle with colon cancer, had assets valued at $3.8 million and passed away without a will. A prior court decision stipulated that 50% of the estate should go to his widow, with 25% allocated to each of his parents. The petition, filed on behalf of Boseman's parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman, claims that Ledward's alleged misconduct is causing harm and emotional distress to the elderly parents, depriving them of critical financial support and preventing closure.
The brothers expressed concern over Ledward profiting from Boseman's image without the family's input or consent. Ledward, an R&B artist, married Boseman just six days before his death. The BBC has sought comment from her lawyer. In a statement, the brothers emphasized their commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability, and respect in resolving these matters, aiming to honor their brother's legacy with dignity.