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

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