Liam Payne's £24.3m Estate Goes to Son Bear After Death Without Will

Following the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne at age 31 after a fall in Buenos Aires, it was revealed that he left no will, resulting in an estate worth approximately £24.3 million (or $32.5 million) after expenses. Legal documents indicate his former partner, Cheryl Tweedy, with whom he shares their young son Bear, has been appointed administrator of his estate alongside music lawyer Richard Bray. Under UK intestacy rules, the bulk of Payne's fortune is expected to be held in trust for Bear until he reaches adulthood, with Cheryl overseeing its management. Payne's current girlfriend at the time of his death, Kate Cassidy, is not entitled to any part of the estate as they were neither married nor in a civil partnership. Cheryl publicly expressed her deep grief and urged the public and media to respect the family's privacy, especially for the sake of their son. Payne’s legacy is remembered both for his musical achievements and the personal impact on those closest to him.