With her decision to challenge a change to Lisa Marie’s will that gave Riley Keough control over her estate, including Graceland, it appears that Priscilla Presley is on track to alienate her granddaughter, Riley Keough, in addition to her daughter Lisa Marie Presley, from whom it has been reported that Priscilla was estranged for the final eight years of Lisa Marie’s life.
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Priscilla And Riley Are At Odds
Amid their ongoing conflict over Lisa Marie Presley’s trust, Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough are at odds. A source tells ET, Riley, and Priscilla have experienced “a very tense and heartbreaking few weeks” as they grieve the passing of Lisa Marie.
An Intense And Heartbreaking Period For The Presley’s
The source revealed;
Priscilla Is Certain She Will Win The Case
Preparing For Court
While “they are both preparing for court,” the source continues, Riley “would prefer to settle this dispute privately.”
Riley Is Stressed About The Whole Situation
However, Riley is stressed out over the fact that the issue has become a public one, but thankfully, she has other things to get her distracted in the time being, like her new series.
Her Daughter And Husband Are Her Support System
The source says of Riley’s big Daisy Jones & The Six premiere.
Priscilla Feels She’s Doing The Right Thing
When it comes to her late daughter’s trust, the family matriarch, according to the source, is acting in a way that she “feels right in her heart.”
She Believes The Document Was Forged
The source continues;
Who Would Inherit Graceland
After Lisa Marie Presley passed away on Jan. 12, her representative told ET that Riley, 33, and the twins, Harper and Finley, 14, would inherit Graceland, the former home of their father, Elvis Presley.
Riley And Benjamin Were Named Co-Trustees
Later, it was discovered that Riley and Lisa Marie’s son Benjamin, who passed away in July 2020, had been named as co-trustees of Lisa Marie’s trust in 2016. Riley’s appointment is being disputed by Priscilla, who says that “there are many issues surrounding” it.
Joel Weinshanker Gives His Two Cent About The Legal Dispute
Unlike what Priscilla believes, Joel Weinshanker, a managing partner at Elvis Presley Enterprises, spoke out in favor of Riley keeping her trustee position following Lisa Marie’s passing despite the legal dispute.
The Elvis Legacy
During an appearance on Elvis Radio on SiriusXM , he said;
How Lisa Marie Looked Out For Everyone
What Lisa Marie Would Have Wanted
Joel continued;
Joel also claimed that there was never a question and that anyone who claims otherwise isn’t looking out for Elvis, Lisa, or, most definitely, Riley.
Priscilla’s Take On The Legal Dispute
Priscilla addressed the matter in a statement she gave ET earlier this month. But as she says, we can’t help but think that she’s subtly refuting Joel’s assertions.
The Result of Priscilla’s And Elvis Love
Priscilla Subtly Shades Joel
She continued without identifying the person to whom she was referring.
Priscilla Says She Has The Elvis Legacy At Heart
Pricilla added that they would figure it out eventually; they needed more time.
The late singer’s mother continues;
What Does Priscilla Stand To Gain From Becoming Lisa Marie’s Trustee?
While the legal issue has generated a lot of reactions since it first came out, fans have wondered what the wife to the late singer stands to gain from contesting Lisa Marie’s trust.
However, ET recently revealed they seek the expertise of an entertainment Lawyer Mitra Ahouraian, who talked about the legal filing.
According to the lawyer, she thinks the primary reason Priscilla wants to control is to protect the children’s interests, as Riley still has two younger siblings aged 14.
The lawyer adds that;
She also adds that Priscilla doesn’t stand to gain financially substantially by serving as the trustee.
