Mickey Rooneys Estate Finds Peace, But Will It Last?

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Mickey Rooneys Estate Finds Peace, But Will It Last?
A mere five days after the Hollywood acting legend passed away in his sleep at the age of 93, the family of Mickey Rooney was set to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom to fight over where he should be buried. Just hrs before the courtroom hearing, the estate reached a settlement — ideally putting an end to the troubling feud that surrounded Rooney’s family the last few years. On one hand, Rooney’s family fight should not be seen as surprising. What else would be expected when a Hollywood icon dies with a new will disinheriting all nine of his children (from eight different marriages), his wife, and all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren? But a closer look shows how this family feud was far from the typical inheritance squabble we often see when famous people die. Mickey Rooney’s estate is reported to be worth a mere $18,000 at this point. While his successful acting career spanned more than 80 years, most of Rooney’s starring roles transpired during the film Read more... The post Mickey Rooneys Estate Finds Peace, But Will It Last? appeared first on Trial and Heirs Blog .