Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Chadwick Boseman's Brothers Challenge Estate Administration
Chadwick Boseman, known for his role as Black Panther, passed away in 2020.
His brothers, Kevin and Derrick, have filed a petition in court saying that his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward-Boseman, has not properly managed his estate.
They want her removed as the administrator and replaced by professionals to investigate.
The brothers claim that this has caused harm to their parents, who are supposed to receive part of the estate.
The court had ordered the distribution of the remaining half of the estate to Boseman's parents in 2022.
Chadwick Boseman's brothers filed a petition to remove his widow as estate administrator.
Allegations include improper distribution of assets and ongoing harm to their parents.
Ledward-Boseman inherited 50% of the estate, with 25% each going to Boseman's parents.
The brothers request a professional fiduciary and forensic accountant to investigate.
A Los Angeles court ordered the distribution of the remaining estate to Boseman's parents in 2022.
- Who
- Chadwick Boseman's brothers, Kevin and Derrick Boseman, and his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward-Boseman
- What
- Legal dispute over the administration of Chadwick Boseman's estate
- When
- Petition filed on Friday (specific date not mentioned), Chadwick Boseman died in August 2020
- Where
- Los Angeles Superior Court
- Why
- Allegations of improper distribution of assets and mismanagement of the estate
Chadwick Boseman's Brothers
Taylor Simone Ledward-Boseman
Estate Distribution
Chadwick Boseman's Brothers
Alleged that Ledward-Boseman has not properly distributed Chadwick Boseman's assets, causing ongoing harm to their parents.
Taylor Simone Ledward-Boseman
No official statement from Ledward-Boseman has been provided in response to the allegations.
Administration of Estate
Chadwick Boseman's Brothers
Requested that Ledward-Boseman be removed as estate administrator and replaced by a professional fiduciary and forensic accountant.
Taylor Simone Ledward-Boseman
No official statement from Ledward-Boseman has been provided in response to the allegations.
- Date of Death
- August 2020
- Estate Distribution
- 50% to Ledward-Boseman, 25% each to parents Leroy and Carolyn Boseman
- Probate Order Date
- October 4, 2022
- Court Filing Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Notable Roles
- King T'Challa in Black Panther, Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in Get on Up