Chadwick Boseman's Brothers Sue to Oust Widow as Estate Administrator Amid $3M Asset Dispute

July 23, 2026
Chadwick Boseman's Brothers Sue to Oust Widow as Estate Administrator Amid $3M Asset Dispute
  • Chadwick Boseman’s brothers, Derrick and Kevin, have filed a lawsuit to remove his widow, Taylor Ledward Boseman, as administrator and seek a full accounting and clarity on the estate’s administration.

  • Because Boseman died without a will, control of the estate passed to his parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman, each holding 25%, while Ledward held 50% per the court's distribution.

  • Taylor Ledward has not publicly responded to the filing, and the case remains ongoing.

  • As of the report, Ledward had not commented on the allegations.

  • Requests for comment from Ledward were not returned, and her representatives did not respond to NBC News or The Times.

  • Ledward’s representatives did not immediately respond to comment requests from NBC News and The Times.

  • The Boseman family statement reiterates a commitment to preserving Chadwick Boseman’s legacy with dignity while the legal process unfolds.

  • The filing alleges substantial assets—residuals, image and IP rights, investments, insurance, bank accounts, and personal belongings—worth more than $3 million in bank accounts were not distributed as of the 2022 order.

  • The article invites reader opinions on the family drama surrounding the estate.

  • The petition contends missing SAG-AFTRA residuals since 2020 should have been distributed under a 2022 court order.

  • There is no disclosed information about the court’s ruling or a timeline for the petition.

  • A Los Angeles court hearing is scheduled for late September; Ledward has not publicly commented on the allegations.

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