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Chadwick Boseman's brothers sue widow over estate

other · 2026-07-24

Chadwick Boseman's brothers, Derrick and Kevin, have filed a petition in a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as administrator of his estate, alleging mishandling of funds and lack of transparency. Boseman died in 2020 at age 43 from colon cancer, leaving assets worth $3.8 million without a will. A court previously awarded 50% to Ledward and 25% each to his parents. The brothers claim Ledward has not distributed the estate and exerts unilateral control, causing harm to their elderly parents. Ledward, an R&B artist known as Sahn, married Boseman six days before his death. The petition seeks distribution of assets and removal of Ledward as controller.

Key facts

  • Chadwick Boseman died in 2020 at age 43 from colon cancer.
  • Boseman had assets worth $3.8 million at death.
  • He died without a will.
  • A court awarded 50% of estate to widow Taylor Simone Ledward, 25% each to his parents.
  • Derrick and Kevin Boseman filed a petition to remove Ledward as administrator.
  • The petition alleges Ledward has not distributed the estate and exerts unilateral control.
  • Ledward is accused of lack of transparency and keeping parents in the dark.
  • Ledward married Boseman six days before his death.

Entities

Artists

  • Chadwick Boseman
  • Taylor Simone Ledward

Institutions

  • BBC News

Locations

  • Los Angeles

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