Liam Payne's Son Bear Faces Delayed Access to £24m Inheritance Until Age 25

Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who died in 2024 without a will, left an estate worth approximately £24 million after debts and expenses. His eight-year-old son Bear, with Cheryl Tweedy, stands to inherit the fortune, but Cheryl is reportedly seeking to delay Bear's access to the money until he is at least 25 years old to ensure he can make informed financial decisions. Cheryl has consulted trustees and plans to invest the funds until Bear reaches the appropriate age, potentially releasing the inheritance in portions during his late twenties and thirties. This approach aims to protect Bear's ambition and prevent others from exploiting him due to his wealth. The administration of the estate is shared between Cheryl and a music lawyer, and the inheritance will be managed under UK intestacy rules since Liam died without a will. Cheryl's decision reflects a desire to safeguard Bear's future and promote his independence despite the substantial legacy left by his father.