Wladimir Klitschko has taken legal action over Hayden Panettiere’s estate. The former couple’s daughter, Kaya, stands to inherit Panettiere’s assets. Klitschko now wants court protection for those assets while the estate moves forward. His request comes amid concerns about what could happen to Panettiere’s property.
Wladimir Klitschko seeks guardianship amid concerns over Hayden Panettiere’s estate
Klitschko filed a petition asking a court to name him temporary guardian of Kaya’s estate, according to TMZ. He says Kaya does not live in California but has a right to Panettiere’s assets there. He argues that California courts have authority over the estate because Kaya stands to inherit those assets. Klitschko wants to safeguard his daughter’s financial interests during the probate proceedings.
The former boxer also raised concerns about Panettiere’s home and belongings. He states that federal agents entered her home as part of an investigation and confiscated some of her property. Klitschko wants to represent the estate so he can get those items back once the investigation is finished. He states that protecting the property is now crucial.
Klitschko also pointed to security steps Panettiere took before her death. He states that she hired a security company because she believed someone had gained unauthorized access to her property. After her death, another company changed the locks on her home. Storage units holding designer clothes and accessories that Panettiere wore for public appearances were also moved to another location as a precaution.
In court papers obtained by the outlet, Klitschko warned that someone could try to take more property from the estate. “It is expected that the individual will continue to try and misappropriate property belonging to Hayden’s estate,” he said in the filing. He also said Panettiere’s high-profile estate needs a representative right away. Klitschko wants that person to safeguard her home and belongings.
Panettiere passed away on August 16. She left behind her daughter Kaya with Klitschko. The latest court filing now puts Kaya’s inheritance and Panettiere’s belongings at the center of the probate proceedings. Klitschko’s request asks the court to give him temporary authority to protect those interests.
