Liam Payne's $28.9 Million Estate to Be Inherited by His Son

The substantial estate of the late singer Liam Payne, estimated at over $28.9 million (more than Rp 470 billion), is set to be inherited by his eight-year-old son, Bear. This decision follows court documents made public this week, confirming the distribution of Payne's assets.

Payne, a former member of the band One Direction, passed away in October 2024 after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He died without leaving a will. Consequently, the management and distribution of his assets are being handled according to UK intestacy rules, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Ex-partner Cheryl was appointed administrator of the estate in May, alongside lawyer Richard Mark Bray. The net value of Payne's assets in the UK is approximately $32.2 million after settling debts and other costs. Under English law, assets of an individual who dies without a will are typically passed to their spouse or, if unmarried, to their closest blood relatives. In Payne's case, this is his son, Bear Grey Payne.

While Bear is expected to receive a portion of the inheritance soon, the remaining funds will be transferred when he reaches the age of 18. Payne died on October 16, 2024, following a fall from the Casa Sur Hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Autopsy results indicated polytrauma as the cause of death. Legal proceedings related to the incident are ongoing, with five individuals charged in connection with his death.