Naomi Judd removed both daughters from her $25 million will

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:To commit suicide the night before the awards and leave nothing to her daughters reflects the extent of her mental illness. Very sad.

She died from mental illness. She did not commit a crime. The symptoms of her illness killed her.

Her daughters are both grown and capable. She left her estate to her spouse of 33 years. Most married people leave their money to their surviving spouse. There is nothing of mental illness in that very rational choice

No one said Naomi committed a crime.

DP

The word "commit" implies a crime or at least a transgression. The preferred (by non-jerks) term is "died by suicide," not "committed suicide"

Then call me a jerk. That's what I've heard all my life. Died by suicide dies sound much better and more respectful.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My father died last year and I got absolutely nothing. We were very close. Everything went to my mother. I haven't lost any sleep over it, I assumed that would have happened anyway.

I don't see how this situation is any different. The surviving spouse got it all.

I think there's a difference when not a stepfather who didn't raise you but your own mother (who likely adores you and would save your life over her own) inherits it all.

They were married for 33 years. This was not a new spouse.

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Anonymous wrote:So a wife dies and leaves everything to her life parter and spouse? Not sure where the drama is in that. Not as though her daughters were in financial need and she injured them by not providing additional resources. What’s the big deal? Aren’t people free to do what they wish with the money they earned?

He’s not their father. Interesting choice to give it all to him. He could remarry tomorrow and every dime would go to his new wife. Especially hurtful since the money Naomi made came from her daughter’s powerful voice.

This happens really often. So many men marry again and the new wife gets 100%, including jewelry and possessions of the first wife. And first wife’s family’s possessions that she had inherited. Ask me how I know. You only get to choose your heirs if you’re the last to die.

Happened to my dh. I think it is so crappy. His dad left $5M for his stepmother. Zero to mh dh. Stepmother died and left us zero. DH was adopted + his adoptive mom died when he was 13. He felt his dad did not want him. Crappy people should not be allowed to have kids.

Ugh. My heart aches for him. I lost my mom as a teenager. I’m sure he has had a rough road.

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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My father died last year and I got absolutely nothing. We were very close. Everything went to my mother. I haven't lost any sleep over it, I assumed that would have happened anyway.

I don't see how this situation is any different. The surviving spouse got it all.

I think there's a difference when not a stepfather who didn't raise you but your own mother (who likely adores you and would save your life over her own) inherits it all.

They were married for 33 years. This was not a new spouse.

But he didn't raise them; they were adults when their mom married him.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To commit suicide the night before the awards and leave nothing to her daughters reflects the extent of her mental illness. Very sad.

She died from mental illness. She did not commit a crime. The symptoms of her illness killed her.

Her daughters are both grown and capable. She left her estate to her spouse of 33 years. Most married people leave their money to their surviving spouse. There is nothing of mental illness in that very rational choice

No one said Naomi committed a crime.

DP

The word "commit" implies a crime or at least a transgression. The preferred (by non-jerks) term is "died by suicide," not "committed suicide"

Then call me a jerk. That's what I've heard all my life. Died by suicide dies sound much better and more respectful.

In many jurisdictions, suicide is in fact a crime. So the word commit is accurate. I see no need contort language to appease the hypersensitive. You will not tell others how to speak. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Wow. I guess maybe because the girls have their own money?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father died last year and I got absolutely nothing. We were very close. Everything went to my mother. I haven't lost any sleep over it, I assumed that would have happened anyway.

I don't see how this situation is any different. The surviving spouse got it all.

I think there's a difference when not a stepfather who didn't raise you but your own mother (who likely adores you and would save your life over her own) inherits it all.

They were married for 33 years. This was not a new spouse.

But he didn't raise them; they were adults when their mom married him.

Exactly. They were adults. Rich adults. They were not entitled to her estate. It’s perfectly normal that her estate would go to her long-time husband.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father died last year and I got absolutely nothing. We were very close. Everything went to my mother. I haven't lost any sleep over it, I assumed that would have happened anyway.

I don't see how this situation is any different. The surviving spouse got it all.

I think there's a difference when not a stepfather who didn't raise you but your own mother (who likely adores you and would save your life over her own) inherits it all.

They were married for 33 years. This was not a new spouse.

But he didn't raise them; they were adults when their mom married him.

Exactly. They were adults. Rich adults. They were not entitled to her estate. It’s perfectly normal that her estate would go to her long-time husband.

PP here. You do you then. You sound like an atty. As a mom, I can't imagine omitting my two adult children and their families from my will. It's not a matter of them needing money. I doubt Naomi's husband "needed" 25 million.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father died last year and I got absolutely nothing. We were very close. Everything went to my mother. I haven't lost any sleep over it, I assumed that would have happened anyway.

I don't see how this situation is any different. The surviving spouse got it all.

I think there's a difference when not a stepfather who didn't raise you but your own mother (who likely adores you and would save your life over her own) inherits it all.

They were married for 33 years. This was not a new spouse.

But he didn't raise them; they were adults when their mom married him.

Exactly. They were adults. Rich adults. They were not entitled to her estate. It’s perfectly normal that her estate would go to her long-time husband.

Actually both Ashley and Wynonna were in their teens when Naomi began seeing Larry so he did have a slight hand in raising them.
Could be why they refer to him as “Pops.”

I think Naomi knew that both of her daughters were capable of making a good living on their own.
She probably thought that Larry would not so that is the reason that she left every penny to him.

Plus she and Larry owned acres of farmland (Peaceful Valley) and she thought it proper that he stay on their beloved property and manage it.
Something likely her daughters would have no inclination nor interest in doing.
Plus they were so busy in their careers.

I hope this does not cause any sort of rift between the three.
They all need each other so much at this awful time - and will need each other more so moving forward.
The daughters should trust Naomi made the decision she thought best and they should trust her judgment as good ‘ol Mama Judd!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father died last year and I got absolutely nothing. We were very close. Everything went to my mother. I haven't lost any sleep over it, I assumed that would have happened anyway.

I don't see how this situation is any different. The surviving spouse got it all.

I think there's a difference when not a stepfather who didn't raise you but your own mother (who likely adores you and would save your life over her own) inherits it all.

They were married for 33 years. This was not a new spouse.

But he didn't raise them; they were adults when their mom married him.

Exactly. They were adults. Rich adults. They were not entitled to her estate. It’s perfectly normal that her estate would go to her long-time husband.

PP here. You do you then. You sound like an atty. As a mom, I can't imagine omitting my two adult children and their families from my will. It's not a matter of them needing money. I doubt Naomi's husband "needed" 25 million.

It’s perfectly normal for one spouse to inherit the other spouse’s estate. You have some warped sense of reality to think otherwise. But you do you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My father died last year and I got absolutely nothing. We were very close. Everything went to my mother. I haven't lost any sleep over it, I assumed that would have happened anyway.

I don't see how this situation is any different. The surviving spouse got it all.

I think there's a difference when not a stepfather who didn't raise you but your own mother (who likely adores you and would save your life over her own) inherits it all.

They were married for 33 years. This was not a new spouse.

But he didn't raise them; they were adults when their mom married him.

Exactly. They were adults. Rich adults. They were not entitled to her estate. It’s perfectly normal that her estate would go to her long-time husband.

PP here. You do you then. You sound like an atty. As a mom, I can't imagine omitting my two adult children and their families from my will. It's not a matter of them needing money. I doubt Naomi's husband "needed" 25 million.

It’s perfectly normal for one spouse to inherit the other spouse’s estate. You have some warped sense of reality to think otherwise. But you do you.

Warped? I'm a grandmother and don't know anyone who leaves their adult children completely out of a will. Everyone I know wants grandchildren to inherit meaningful possessions, family pieces, and property of value.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We’re the rights to the Judds music catalog sold yet? If not, Wynnona will be more than fine. Until someone complains on the record, this drama is made up. There are plenty of non-probate assets and likely a trust. That her husband of 33 years was named sole executed of the will seems reasonable.

Naomi co-wrote a few of the hits but, as is typical in Nashville, most were written by other songwriters.

[Anonymous]

I don't believe in generational wealth and considering both of her children had careers that should have allowed them to live very comfortably, I would have made the same decision. Who knows what the spouse's will says.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When Wy + Ashley were younger, Naomi struggled so much just to keep a jar of peanut butter on the table.
They were even on welfare and food stamps as well.

Perfect rags -> riches story!
Wynonna became a very successful solo artist - she even had big plans to tour w/her Mother prior to her untimely passing.
I know in her past she had some money issues (for more, read her book!).
Plus Naomi & Wy had a very difficult relationship.
They went months w/o speaking to each other at various times sadly. 🙁

Ashley was a huge powerhouse who had it all….and then some!
Extraordinary classic beauty, brains and was a very talented actress in Hollywood.
Unfortunately her career was negatively cut short due to her rejection of the slimeball Harry Weinstein.
She is very outspoken politically and even earned a college degree late in life.

Both women are very capable of making a substantial amount of money in their respective careers.
It would only make complete sense for Naomi to leave her entire estate to her spouse Larry.
She probably entrusted him 1000% to manage Naomi’s finances/estate on his own…..

You are way too invested in this, who even cares this much?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't believe in generational wealth and considering both of her children had careers that should have allowed them to live very comfortably, I would have made the same decision. Who knows what the spouse's will says.

Who knows is exactly right. He's free to use 25 million as he pleases. Can remarry and leave all to new wife and her kids, if any.