Priscilla Presley isn’t backing down over her claim to Lisa Marie Presley’s will, and now she and her eldest granddaughter Riley Keough are no longer on talking terms due to the ongoing legal battle.
Keep reading for the details.
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Priscilla Presley’s First Move
Priscilla made the very first move of contending the 2016 amendment to her daughter’s will, with the late Benjamin and Riley Keough as co-trustees and successors. With the death of Benjamin in 2020, Lisa Marie’s entire fortune now belongs to Keough.
Priscilla Was The Initial Successor
According to Priscilla, the document isn’t authentic. She was made the trustee of the will until this amendment happened in 2016. She claimed the document had been tampered with and cited that Lisa Marie’s name and signature were inconsistent.
Riley And Priscilla Are Not Talking
A source close to the family told news outlets that Priscilla is hell-bent on proving that she has a valid case and will win in court. It added that they’ve now resorted to communicating through lawyers.
Riley Is Heartbroken
The source continued Keough would prefer to sort out the issue privately and out of court, but Priscilla isn’t backing down .
Lisa And Her Mother Were Not Close
Her exception from the will doesn’t surprise most, as sources have revealed that the late Lisa Marie has been estranged from her mother for the last two years.
How Much Left?
No one can confirm how much money Lisa Marie has left, but some reports suggest that she mismanaged the $100 million fortune her father, Elvis Presley left behind.
Priscilla Told Fans To Ignore The Noise
Earlier this month, the 77-year-old encouraged fans to ignore the noise surrounding the ongoing case and reiterated her commitment to ensuring that the family stays together, but that’s not looking feasible as it stands.
Riley Is Trying To Keep Her Head Up
Keough is reportedly trying to keep a positive demeanor through it all, although the stress of having to bury two loved ones in the past three years is taking a toll on her.
Out With Hubby
The actress who became a mum for the first time last year was spotted today running errands with her husband Ben Smith looking unhappy as the legal battle continues.
Missing A Major Event
The ongoing battle is costing Riley everything, as she even had to miss the UK premiere of her latest film Daisy Jones & The Six, on Thursday.
She hopped on Instagram to express her fear of missing out as co-stars Suki Waterhouse, and Camila Morrone carried on without her.
‘Daisy Jones And The Six’
The new film is an adaptation of Taylor Jenki Reid’s book of the same name, and it’ll be released on Amazon Prime on March 3. She supported her co-stars from home by posting promo images on her Instagram stories and that of Waterhouse and Murrone sharing a drink.
Priscilla And Elvis Presley
The pair got married in a high-end wedding in 1967 and welcomed Lisa Marie a year later in 1968. She’s the only child of the couple who separated in 1972 and finalized their divorce in 1973.
Elvis’s Death
The king of rock and roll passed on in 1977, and Lisa Marie inherited the famous Graceland mansion in Tennessee at the tender age of 9.
Priscilla Has Stepped Up Since Lisa’s Death
Priscilla is reportedly been taking care of Lisa Marie’s young twins with the help of Riley Keough since she passed away and the matriarch was spotted on the streets of Los Angeles on Friday.
Lisa Marie’s Half Brother
Priscilla welcomed her second child and Lisa Marie’s half-brother Navarone Garibaldi Garcia in 1987, with Marco Garibaldi. He also paid an emotional tribute to the star on Instagram in the wake of her passing.
Lisa Marie’s Death
The 54-year-old passed away at West Hills Hospital on January 12, 2023, after suffering cardiac arrest at her home in Los Angeles before emergency services arrived. Priscilla was by her side at the time of her passing.
Lisa Marie At The 2023 Golden Globes
The singer and songwriter attended the Golden Globes two days before her death. She was present to honor her late dad and the cast of Elvis on the special occasion.
Lisa Marie Appeared Frail
Fans pointed out that the mom of four appeared very weak and unsteady on the carpet as she was captured grabbing at Austin Butler for support while climbing down a stairway.
Opioids Addiction
The late daughter of Elvis had reportedly gone back to using opioids and weight loss medication, causing her to lose 40 to 50kg before her sudden death.
