Liam Payne's son Bear is set to inherit his father's entire £21 million fortune after the One Direction star died without making a will. The nine-year-old, whose full name is Bear Grey Payne, is believed to be the sole beneficiary of the estate, according to newly released probate documents lodged with the High Court.
Trust Fund Until Adulthood
The money is expected to be placed in a trust until Bear reaches adulthood. However, parts of the estate can be used immediately to benefit him, as per the Letters of Administration. Cheryl Tweedy, Bear's mother and former Girls Aloud star, along with music lawyer Richard Bray, who has represented stars like Ed Sheeran, have been granted power of administration over the estate.
Sources close to Cheryl told the Daily Mail that she will "always do the right thing by her beloved son." A source said: "It's a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that. Liam had some very sensible people around him for a time and he adored Bear so much. He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially."
Girlfriend Kate Cassidy May Not Inherit
Liam's girlfriend at the time of his death, Kate Cassidy, may not receive anything from the estate as the couple were not married or in a civil partnership. Cassidy had claimed they planned to marry before his tragic death in October 2024 at age 31, after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
In a tribute posted on Instagram, Cassidy called Liam the "love of her life" and revealed they were "manifesting their lives together" weeks before his death. She wrote: "A few weeks ago, we sat outside on a beautiful evening manifesting our lives together. I keep your note close, even though you told me not to look at it. It said, 'Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever 444.'"
She concluded: "I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, carrying our dreams and memories with me everywhere I go. Forever yours, Katelyn 444." The angel number 444 is often associated with love, support, and guidance from angels.
