Woman sues for control of James Brown trust

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A former publicist for James Brown is suing the singer’s estate for control of a charitable trust that contains much of the singer’s wealth.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A former publicist for James Brown is suing the singer’s estate for control of a charitable trust that contains much of the singer’s wealth. Jacque Hollander’s lawsuit filed this month in federal court in Chicago is the latest salvo in a protracted battle over how to parcel out the singer’s wealth. She claims she should control the trust because she helped set it up and is its only surviving partner. A disputed will filed by the singer called for his adult children to receive many personal belongings. But it left the trust most primary assets, including music rights and a South Carolina home. His children say the will’s not legitimate, and a settlement on how to divide the estate is pending. Messages for Brown’s family and estate trustees weren’t immediately returned. ______ Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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