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Klitschko Seeks Court Appointment to Protect Daughter's Inheritance

A Los Angeles ruling would give him legal authority to manage the estate to recover items removed during investigations.

Overview

  • Wladimir Klitschko filed a petition in Los Angeles on Sept. 24 asking to be named temporary guardian of his 11-year-old daughter Kaya’s estate so he can receive and manage inherited assets.
  • Hayden Panettiere died on Aug. 16 and no will has been publicly identified, which leaves Kaya as the sole heir to property in California including a West Hollywood condominium.
  • The court filing warns that an identified person previously gained unlawful access to Panettiere’s home and that there is a risk of further removal of estate property.
  • Klitschko says federal agents have entered the residence and removed or seized items during investigations and he seeks authority to secure those assets and seek their return after probes conclude.
  • Because Kaya lives in Ukraine, the petition stresses that a local California fiduciary is needed to manage probate for assets located in the state and the judge’s decision on the urgent request is still pending.