Music icon Cher has taken legal action to secure a conservatorship for her 47-year-old son, Elijah Blue Allman, citing severe mental health and substance abuse issues, according to court documents. Cher is seeking control over Elijah’s finances, expressing fears that his current state may lead to the mismanagement of assets, particularly with regards to funds from a trust established by his late father, Gregg Allman.
In a filing submitted to the Los Angeles County Superior Court on December 27, Cher outlined her concerns about Elijah’s well-being, stating that funds set to be distributed to him by December 31 may be immediately spent on drugs, jeopardizing his future. The documents emphasized Elijah’s inability to manage his finances independently, given his ongoing struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
Cher, 77, has petitioned to become the temporary conservator to receive payments from the trust on her son’s behalf. The filing argues that allowing the funds to go directly to Elijah poses a risk of asset loss, potentially leaving him with no financial support and endangering his life.
The filing revealed that two of Elijah’s half-siblings have nominated Cher to act as a temporary conservator. Elijah is Cher’s only child with her second husband, Gregg Allman, the co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band. Cher has reportedly been working tirelessly to get Elijah into treatment, emphasizing her commitment to his well-being and asserting that she has always acted in his best interests.
The legal documents also pointed to a “tumultuous relationship” between Elijah and his estranged wife, Marieangela King. Cher alleged that this relationship has been marked by a cycle of drug addiction and mental health crises. Allman filed for divorce from King in 2021. Cher further claimed that King actively works against Elijah’s efforts to seek treatment for his issues.
According to Cher’s filing, King is not entitled to be the temporary conservator of Elijah’s estate unless it is found to be in his best interest, a claim Cher disputes. Cher asserted that such an appointment would be unsafe for Elijah and his estate, potentially leading to the immediate loss or dissipation of his assets for self-destructive purposes.
Cher proposed the establishment of an account on her son’s behalf at a financial institution of her choosing, under the name of the conservatorship estate. This account would be used to deposit all distributions received from the trust for Elijah’s benefit, with an estimated estate value of $120,000, according to the filing.
An appointment hearing for the temporary conservatorship is scheduled for January 5 in Los Angeles, with another hearing set for March 6. The legal proceedings highlight the challenges faced by Cher and her family in navigating Elijah Blue Allman’s complex situation, emphasizing the delicate balance between preserving his financial stability and addressing his mental health and substance abuse issues.
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