Elvis Enterprises Exec Takes A Stand Against Priscilla Presley's Grab For Lisa Marie's Money!
02.02.2023 - 20:07
/ perezhilton.com
Lisa Marie Presley knew exactly who she wanted to pass down her estate to before her death — despite her mother Priscilla Presley‘s legal battle!
On Wednesday, what would’ve been the late star’s 55th birthday, Joel Weinshanker, the managing partner at Elvis Presley Enterprises, spoke out in favor of the 2016 amendment the 77-year-old is currently contesting, which passed Lisa Marie’s trust to her children instead of her mother and former business manager, Barry Siegel, who were previously co-trustees.
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While making an appearance on SiriusXM‘s Elvis Radio, Joel set the record straight, insisting:
Things got shady as he seemingly slammed the Jailhouse Rock artist’s ex-wife, adding:
Damn!
That’s a major dig at Priscilla — and it’s also not the first time someone has suggested she’s only contesting the will as a “money grab.” Yeesh.
Speaking on Lisa Marie’s will, Joel declared she was “quite certain” and “very direct” about who she wanted to carry on her and her father’s legacy, he recalled:
This wasn’t a surprise to the Daisy Jones & The Six star, either. Joel said with her career in acting and directing, Riley “always had an interest” and “knew that one day she would be in charge.” It must be hard to have it all up in the air now — and all thanks to her grandmother! Oof!
In honor of Lisa Marie’s birthday, the businessman urged fans to celebrate her by honoring “her words.” He also expressed hope for the future, despite the tragedy of the musician’s death, saying “the best years of Graceland are ahead of us.”
As we’ve been reporting, last week Priscilla filed a petition in Los Angeles questioning the “authenticity and validity” of her late