BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Gary Coleman's Ex-Wife Files Court Papers To Take Over His Estate
Posted on Jun 10, 2010 @ 05:08PM
Shannon Price is making her move.
RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that she filed court papers Thursday in Utah to take over Gary Coleman's estate.
Her attorney Todd Bradford tells RadarOnline.com that a hearing will be held on Monday.
Shannon is trying to muscle Dion Mial out of the job and out of the way.
But Dion, who was Gary's ex-manager, told RadarOnline.com exclusively: "She is the full and complete impediment to honor Gary wishes."
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Shannon went into court ex parte and filed papers to become special administrator of the estate belonging to the former Diff'rent Strokes star.
In the document, Shannon argues she was Gary's common-law wife and therefore has power over "disposition of the body".
Utah is one of 10 states which has legislated common-law marriage.
Shannon submitted a handwritten codicil purportedly from Gary that outlines his wish to make her the sole beneficiary.
In it, Gary writes Shannon is the "sole heir of any and all monies, properties, bank accounts, earnings, model trains, vehicles, cars, toys, games, electronics, homes, other inheritances if any, all things physical and/or intellectual."
"This I have done because of my personal selfishness and weakness and I Love her with all my heart."
Gary and Shannon legally divorced on August 12, 2008.
The couple kept the filing secret, sealing the documents and using the names 'John Doe' and 'Jane Doe'.
The papers cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for divorce and state that no alimony was awarded, with all property going to Coleman.
But as Shannon's lawyer said in the filing, even after divorce: "Shannon and the decedent continued to have a romantic relationship and engage in romantic and sexual relations".
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The move has angered Dion, who told RadarOnline.com: "As the special administrator with full and conventional power as prescribed under Utah law, Shannon continues to contest those powers."
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Shannon and Dion have been locked in battle since it was revealed that Dion was in charge of Gary's estate, per a 1999 will, which so far is the most recent one left by the actor.
Dion also benefits financially via a trust.
And Shannon has been kicked out of the home that she shared with Coleman.
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Dion suspects there was foul play in Gary's death, and has not been able to obtain an autopsy, because he says, "Shannon Price is responsible for blocking any investigation".
"By stalemating the process, she is stopping the process," he said.
"Price is making it very difficult for authorities to get to the bottom of this."
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Beside's the guy that killed Natallee Holloway, Shannon Price is the next most hated person in the world.
Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 8:37pm
She had all her ducks in a row for this. She is the lowest as low can get by also selling pics. She's too concerned for herself --- I hope she rot's in hell while Gary watches with his angel wings from above. Gary, I hope you can Rest In Peace.
Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 2:03pm
(probably cause he told her he was tired of caring for her lazy ass), then she waited till she thought he was near death to call 911.
Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 2:03pm
If she cared for him, first of all she would have driven him then brought him home and took care of him. My theory is that she knew he would be sick, therefore she pushed down the steps
Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 2:03pm
I have a problem with her story all together. Poor Gary had just returned from his daily dialysis. From what I read he drove himself to and from. I have read after his treatments he is left feeling sick.
Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 2:01pm
This woman is a parasite.
Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 2:08am
Dear Shannon, if you're reading this , here is some helpful advice. 1) Purchase gun & bullets. 2) Go home and sit in chair 3) Load gun, place gun in mouth 4) Pull trigger. Please let us know how it works out!
Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 12:57am
Her audacity is unbelievable. If she gets one single cent it will be too much!
Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 12:33am
I still believe Gary Coleman's parents should push for an autopsy and investigation into their son's death based on the questionable behavior of his ex wife's 911 call, the death photos and subsequent .
Posted Thu, 06/10/2010 - 11:45pm
This woman is a lowlife piece of trash who does not deserve a penny of Gary's money.. Still think she pushed him....She has no class and is garbage...
Posted Thu, 06/10/2010 - 11:40pm