Cissy Houston reportedly in line to inherit Whitney Houston’s estate

 

With Bobbi Kristina’s life hanging in the balance, a new report is shedding light on who will inherit Whitney Houston’s estate.

According to the New York Daily News, Cissy Houston – not Bobby Brown – could inherit Whitney’s roughly $20 million legacy.  Bobbi Kristina was reportedly named sole beneficiary in the will, with most of the money was left in a trust fund to be received when Bobbi turned 30.

Bobby Brown was initially named as a beneficiary of Whitney Houston’s will, but their divorce nullified any claims he might have once held, according to the Daily News report.

Some money was to be released when she turned 21, then another would be distributed at age 25, with the remainder at age 30.

The Daily News has learned, however, that the will dictates that mother Cissy Houston and her two sons, Whitney’s brothers, would receive the fortune should Bobbi die before age 30.

But there is a new problem looming over Bobbi’s estate. Nick Gordon, 25, has staked his own claim on the estate, saying that he and Bobbi were married.

Although a family lawyer denies that an official marriage ever took place, Georgia law would give him the inheritance if he can prove his claims. Otherwise, the estate would go to Bobbi’s next of kin: her father, Bobby Brown.

This is all assuming, of course, that Bobbi had not drawn up a will of her own. “If she has a will, that trumps all,” said  Atlanta legal expert Bruce Gaynes.

Cissy Houston reportedly in line to inherit Whitney Houston's estate

Police Launch Investigation into Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Drowning

Authorities have launched an investigation into the drowning of Bobbi Kristina Brown, who remains on life support since being found unconscious in a bathtub last Saturday.

“Foul play is begin investigated,” a family source tells PEOPLE. “Including drug use and possibly cover up to remove evidence from the crime scene.”

At the center of that investigation is Bobbi Kristina’s boyfriend Nick Gordon, a source with knowledge of the case told CNN. Another source close to the family told the news network that the 21-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston had “injuries that still need to be explained.”

In addition, law enforcement insiders told TMZ that police are looking into a possible altercation between Bobbi Kristina and Gordon more than an hour before she was found unresponsive. Multiple sources told the site that there is a history of violence between the two.

According to TMZ, Max Lomas, the friend who discovered Brown’s body with Gordon, claims that he saw Gordon cleaning blood stains.

Roswell Police Chief Rusty Grant told PEOPLE that the police are “going to follow the evidence and see where it leads us.”

Family members gathered at Bobbi Kristina’s bedside throughout the past week to offer their support.

In an emotional Facebook post on Thursday, her cousin Jerod Brown asked fans to pray for a miracle.

“Though it seems the odds are against her, though doctors don’t see any hope for change, though we might want to play detective and find out how she got there, though it looks impossible for her to stand again STILL PRAY FOR BK,” he wrote.

Lawyers for Bobby Brown and Max Lomas did not immediately respond for comment.

http://www.people.com/article/police-launch-investigation-bobbi-kristina-brown-drowning

Bobbi Kristina – Doing Significantly Better

12:25 PM PST — The Houston family says, “Bobbi Kristina is fighting for her life and is surrounded by immediate family. As her father already stated, we are asking you to honor our request for privacy during this difficult time.”

Bobbi Kristina — who was revived from death over the weekend — is now doing significantly better … TMZ has learned, but it’s still touch and go.

Sources connected with the family tell us … doctors performed tests Monday morning and determined the swelling on her brain has gone down. In addition, she has been able to “move her eyes” … all important signs.

Perhaps most important … we’re told the oxygen levels in her brain have increased significantly — 4 times better than Sunday.

But the family has been told … because Bobbi Kristina was deprived of oxygen for anywhere between 2 to 5 minutes while she was submerged in a tub, doctors fear neurological damage.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/02/bobbi-kristina-update-doing-better-brain-damage-bathtub/#ixzz3QdPVrljo

Bobbi Kristina – One Positive Sign – But Still in Peril

Doctors saw a slight glimmer of hope for Bobbi Kristina Monday morning — but they remain clear she’s not out of the woods.

Sources connected to the Houston family tell TMZ … doctors were testing BK’s brain reaction to different stimuli, and saw “minimal response” during one of the tests. We’re told doctors view this as a very slight improvement — but it’s enough to delay any immediate discussion of turning off life support.

As we’ve reported … the situation has been bleak, and we’re told just last night the family started discussing funeral arrangements.

Bobbi Kristina’s been in a medically induced coma since Saturday … when she was found unconscious in her bathtub.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/02/bobbi-kristina-life-support-family-gathers-hospital/#ixzz3QcUbfRx9

Bobbi Kristina’s family is reportedly planning for her funeral

When Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s daughter Bobbi Kristina was found face down in a bathtub this week, there was hope that she would make a full recovery.  But the hope of a recovery is growing more and more bleak, according to ET Online. 

Sources within the family are saying that doctors are telling Bobbi Kristina’s loved ones to prepare for the worst as she lies right now in a medically-induced coma.   They claim that the longer that Bobbi is in a coma, the lower are the odds that she will be able to regain consciousness.

The family is asking for privacy right now as they deal with this difficult situation, but that is unlikely.

“Privacy is requested in this matter. Please allow for my family to deal with this matter and give my daughter the love and support she needs at this time,” Bobby said in a statement.

Bobby flew from LA to Atlanta with Tyler Perry, who was going to Atlanta for business.  According to TMZ, Perry offered Brown the chance to fly with him and the two are standing at Bobbi Kristina’s bedside.

 Police searched the house for drugs after Bobbi’s body was found, but they reportedly found nothing.  The incident occurs almost three years to the date when Bobbi’s mother Whitney accidentally drowned in a bathtub.

Due to Bobbi’s condition, the family has reportedly begun discussing funeral arrangements, which would be tragic due to the fact that Bobbi is only 21 years old.

Bobbi was openly grieving the loss of her mother, which is difficult for anyone at such an early age.   Helpguide.org gives some tips on how to deal with grief in ways that are healthy and will allow you to get better, not worse, from your situation.  They also discuss a few myths about grieving that might be important for the African American community.

MYTH: The pain will go away faster if you ignore it.

Fact: Trying to ignore your pain or keep it from surfacing will only make it worse in the long run. For real healing it is necessary to face your grief and actively deal with it.

MYTH: It’s important to be “be strong” in the face of loss.

Fact: Feeling sad, frightened, or lonely is a normal reaction to loss. Crying doesn’t mean you are weak. You don’t need to “protect” your family or friends by putting on a brave front. Showing your true feelings can help them and you.

MYTH: If you don’t cry, it means you aren’t sorry about the loss.

Fact: Crying is a normal response to sadness, but it’s not the only one. Those who don’t cry may feel the pain just as deeply as others. They may simply have other ways of showing it.

MYTH: Grief should last about a year.

Fact: There is no right or wrong time frame for grieving. How long it takes can differ from person to person.

You can read more about their tips on grieving here.

http://naturallymoi.com/bobbi-kristinas-family-is-reportedly-planning-for-her-funeral/

Bobbi Kristina – Situation Break

 

Whitney Houston‘s daughter Bobbi Kristina has “significantly diminished” brain function and doctors have told her family it does not look good … this according to sources connected with the family.

As we previously reported, the 21-year-old was found face down in her bathtub Saturday and not breathing.  She was revived, taken to the hospital where she was placed in a medically-induced coma.

She is currently on a ventilator but we’re told tests have determined her brain function is alarmingly low.

Bobbi Kristina’s dad, Bobby Brown, is at her bedside.

Doctors have told the family they should continue hoping and praying, but the signs are not good.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/01/bobbi-kristina-bain-function-bathtub-whitney-houston/#ixzz3QYXaROge