A friend of Lisa Marie Presley says Priscilla Presley challenging her daughter's will is a "money grab"

The mother of the late Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley, has come under fire from a close friend for opposing her daughter's will, calling the move a "money grab." Additionally, Priscilla is contesting Lisa Marie's trust because she feels she was forced out and replaced as a result of a 2016 revision. According to court records, Barry Siegel, Lisa Marie's former business manager, and Priscilla, 77, were fired from their positions as trust managers. And Riley and Benjamin Keough, two of Lisa Marie's kids, took their position. However, Benjamin, unfortunately, passed away at the age of 27 in 2020. Furthermore, a friend of Lisa Marie remarked, "It’s strictly a money grab. She had no relationship with Priscilla, [her ex-husband] Michael Lockwood, or her half-brother [Navarone Garibaldi]." The insider informed Page Six that although Michael, who went through a contentious divorce with Lisa Marie, was not technically invited, he nevertheless chose to attend the singer's public memorial service.   [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Image credit: People.com[/caption] In addition, another acquaintance of Lisa Marie claimed that she was "very clear" about wanting her trust to pass to her children and criticized Priscilla for objecting to it. They said, "Lisa's intent was very clear. Lisa really didn't feel that Priscilla was doing anything in her best interest," adding, "Lisa lived her life authentically… She wouldn't remain quiet when she was being taken advantage of." Also read: Harry Styles Set To Perform At The 2023 Grammy Awards The friend of Lisa Marie stated: "At the end of the day, these are her wishes, and there's no question as to what her wishes were."

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After Lisa Marie Presley, the sole child of Elvis Presley, passed away earlier this month at the age of 54 after two cardiac arrests, there have been family strife. According to documents, Priscilla is requesting that a judge annul a change made to Lisa Marie's trust that removes her from her role as a trustee. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Image credit: People.com[/caption] Additionally, according to Priscilla's attorneys, the document had her mother's name misspelled and a signature that seemed strange. Her attorneys said in a document submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court that she was first made aware of the "purported 2016 amendment" after Lisa Marie passed away. According to Priscilla, the will's requirement that she receive the addendum during her daughter's lifetime was never fulfilled. Lastly, her attorneys contend that the amendment was neither witnessed nor notarized.