Riley Keough feels troubled about the continuing legal battle over Lisa Marie Presley ‘s legacy.
Family Is In Shock After Passing Of Lisa Marie
The passing of Lisa Marie Presley has left her famous family in an uproar, both legally and emotionally.
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Lisa Marie’s Death
Elvis Presley’s only daughter died on January 12, 2023, at the age of 54, after having a heart attack.
Riley Keough Inherited Her Mom’s Fortune
Lisa Marie’s eldest daughter, actress Riley Keough, inherited ownership of Lisa’s fortune upon her death.
Lisa’s Mom Challenged Her Will
But Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie’s mother, challenged her daughter’s will a few days after her death.
Riley Is Deeply Upset
An insider told ET , “the family drama is the last thing Riley wants to be dealing with, and she’s deeply upset at how things are unfolding.”
She Wants To Be A Part Of Her Sisters’ Lives
The insider stated, “she hopes to be still a huge part of Harper and Finley’s lives (her twin sisters).”
The Twins’ Father Wanted The Custody
According to ET , Michael Lockwood, Lisa Marie’s ex and the father of twins, has formally sought the court to designate him as guardian ad litem .
He Wanted To Speak On Twin Girls’ Behalf
He wants to speak on behalf of Lockwood’s twin girls, Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood, who are Riley’s sisters.
Lisa’s Attorney Informed The Judge To Drop The Case
Lisa Marie’s attorney, Gary Fishbein, attended a custody hearing via Zoom only days following Lockwood’s request and informed Judge Joseph Lipner that the custody case should be dropped.
The Reason Was Lisa’s Death
He told the reason that nothing more about the custody dispute is pending and his client is “unfortunately no longer with us.” Lisa Marie passed away on January 12th.
Dismissal Request Has Not Publicly Granted
The judge has not yet publicly granted the dismissal request.
Twins’ Custody Belong To Lockwood
Unless another family contests custody in probate court, custody will belong to Lockwood.
Lisa’s Mother Statement About The Will
As stated before, Priscilla Presley challenges Riley’s appointment as Lisa Marie’s trustee in court. She stated, “there are many issues surrounding” it.
This Time Was Difficult For Riley And Priscilla
An insider previously told ET that Riley and Priscilla had a “very stressful and sad few weeks” as they grieve the loss of Lisa Marie.
Riley Is Enjoying Success
In the middle of it all, Keough is riding high on the popularity of Daisy Jones & The Six .
Her Prime Video Series Brought Happiness
According to a source, Riley is incredibly pleased with her Prime Video series, and the series’ reaction has brought her delight.
This Project Was Special For Riley
An insider told ET , “It has brought a lot of joy to her life during a very hard time. She is extremely happy it had a great audience reaction and loves that many connected with the series; this project was very special to her because it reminded her of her family ties to the music industry and was an ode to her grandfather, Elvis, in many ways. Riley felt deeply connected to the project, and seeing it come to life was an exciting time.”
Riley Is Focusing On Family And Work
He continued, “She is focused on her family and work right now. It has been a very hard year for Riley, with her mother’s death and raising a baby girl while working. Her husband has been the biggest support system, and Riley owes the world to him.”
Lisa’s Mother Thanked Her Followers For Support
During the memorial ceremony, Priscilla thanked followers on Twitter for their support. “Thank you all for your condolences; you have touched me with your words, It has been a very difficult time, but just knowing your love is out there makes a difference.”
