A Los Angeles judge has denied Cher's request to place her son Elijah Blue Allman under a temporary conservatorship, ruling that there was not enough urgency to justify the measure. The 79-year-old singer had sought to appoint a conservator to manage Allman's estate, but the bid was rejected without prejudice, meaning she could refile in the future.
Court Proceedings
Allman, 49, appeared via video call from a psychiatric hospital on Friday, where he is currently detained 'in an attempt to restore him to competency' while facing criminal charges in two separate New Hampshire cases. Cher had argued that her son is 'gravely disabled' due to ongoing mental health and substance abuse struggles. However, the judge stated she did not see 'sufficient urgency' to grant the request. The ruling also noted that since Allman is hospitalized and facing legal proceedings, it is unlikely he would be able to access funds from his late father Gregg Allman's trust.
Objections from Allman and Family
Court documents obtained by the Daily Mail reveal that Allman objected to Cher's conservatorship bid. The papers include a declaration from his brother Devon Allman, who wrote: 'It is my opinion that [Elijah] is currently a danger to himself and unable to manage his life, and any funds that would become available to him. My recent visit to check on him brought me unfortunate and profound sadness that took weeks of my life to process. His condition, both physical and mental, was appalling and delusional, respectively. On his behalf, I had to negotiate with a heroin dealer for a five-figure sum of drug debts, and that was very difficult to navigate. I felt compelled to help for his safety though. It was clear from the debt he accrued that he owed more to this drug dealer than he had available to him. I strongly urge that Elijah be kept away from money until he has demonstrated a commitment to invest in his long-term physical and mental health.'
Cher's Concerns
Court documents from last week describe Cher's account of her son's deteriorating condition. She detailed an incident in which Allman was found unconscious behind the wheel of his car, causing a traffic jam, and required hospitalization and Narcan administration to save his life. Cher also raised concerns about Allman's financial management, claiming he 'has no concept of money, is unable to manage his financial resources and is unable to withstand fraud or undue influence.' She noted that her son owes $18,000 to a drug dealer and had to borrow money from a friend to prevent further harm. Additionally, Allman faces a $200,000 tax bill and has accumulated significant debt from damaging Airbnb properties, including cigarette burns and broken windows. Cher claimed Allman owes $50,000 from his last Airbnb stay after allegedly trashing the property. She also said he has been banned from 18 hotels for disturbing guests, screaming obscenities, and behaving erratically. In one disturbing incident, Allman allegedly cornered a young female maid at a hotel and 'aggressively proposed sexual relations.'
Legal and Health Issues
Allman has faced multiple arrests in New Hampshire for charges including 'felony burglary, criminal mischief, simple assault, criminal trespass, and breach of bail.' In February, he was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance at a prep school. According to the Concord Police Department, officers responded to reports of an unauthorized individual acting aggressively in the school's dining hall. Allman was taken into custody and released on his own recognizance. In June 2025, he was hospitalized after a drug overdose. In 2014, Allman revealed he began using drugs at age 11 and described his struggles with heroin and opiates, stating that heroin 'kind of saved me' during a difficult period.
Previous Conservatorship Attempt
In early 2024, a judge threw out Cher's initial bid to have her son placed in a conservatorship controlled by her. She had petitioned to become Elijah's temporary conservator, arguing that his drug addiction and mental health issues made him unable to manage the $120,000 annual trust fund from his late father. Judge Jessica Uzcategui refused, citing insufficient notice to Allman and refusal to share confidential information.
