As the estate of the late Liam Payne continues to make headlines, new developments suggest a brewing legal storm between Payne’s former partner Cheryl Tweedy and those quietly circling his multimillion-dollar legacy.
Sources close to Cheryl confirm that her legal team is “on high alert” to ensure her son Bear, the only legal heir to Liam’s $32.2 million estate, receives full protection from any outside claims. With Payne having died without a will, UK law automatically transfers his entire estate to his biological child—but that hasn’t stopped whispers of potential legal challenges.
“Cheryl is fiercely protective of Bear,” a legal insider reportedly shared. “She’s not about to let anyone else come for what’s rightfully his—not now, not ever.”
While Kate Cassidy, Payne’s girlfriend at the time of his death, has made no formal claim to the estate, the media frenzy around their relationship has sparked public debate—and perhaps private concern. Some suggest that with leaked messages and talk of marriage, Cassidy may have a moral, if not legal, footing.
Cheryl’s team is reportedly compiling documentation, preparing for “any potential disputes, publicity stunts, or inheritance challenges,” according to one source.
Fans are divided, with some calling Cheryl’s actions “wise and maternal,” while others argue that if Payne had truly intended to marry Cassidy, a more generous distribution of the estate might have honored his wishes.
For now, one thing is certain: the fight for Liam Payne’s legacy has just begun—and Cheryl Tweedy is not backing down.