Richard Simmons' family has slammed a petition to have his longtime housekeeper reinstated as co-trustees of the fitness star's estate as “greed.”
The family fired back after Teresa Reveles claimed she was pressured to sign papers removing her as co-trustee.
“Richard's messages have always been joyful and positive. He was heartbroken to learn of Teresa's greed and how she publicly insulted and ruined their 30-year friendship. “He will be deeply missed,” family spokesman Tom Esty told Fox News Digital. statement. “Her actions threaten to tarnish Richard's wonderful legacy, which we are working hard to preserve.”
“Richard cared for Theresa perfectly and made sure that she was well cared for even after she passed away. She is an important beneficiary of his will. She was well-informed. She has made the decision to decline her role as co-trustee of the estate without affecting her status as a beneficiary.
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Teresa Revels is the beneficiary of Richard Simmons' estate. (All Access/Mega)
A spokesperson for Simmons' family told Fox News Digital: “He was heartbroken to learn of Teresa's greed and the way she publicly insulted and destroyed what was supposed to be their 30-year friendship.” I will do it,” he said. (Rodrigo Vaz/Getty Images)
“The allegations in the petition are completely and demonstrably false and we have communicated that fact to her attorney. Teresa's request to be reinstated as a co-trustee has been denied. two months after his death, Teresa still does not share in such interests, even though she has her own residence. Her actions have shown that she is attempting to claim living expenses from the estate. Additionally, a documentary has been released on Netflix that identifies Teresa as a key source and contributor and appears to be detrimental to Richard's estate. I also learned that it was sold to
“Unfortunately, it appears that Teresa intends to waste assets of the estate that would otherwise go to the beneficiaries in pursuit of meritless and pointless litigation. When we are informed of the facts, we say, “We are confident that the court will deny the petition.'' ”
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Richard Simmons employed Teresa Revels for more than 30 years. (Scott Ross/FilmMagic)
Ms. Leveles filed a petition Wednesday seeking reinstatement as co-trustee of Ms. Simmons' estate.
“For almost 36 years, Teresa lived with Richard, cared for him and was his best friend and devoted confidant. Naturally, Richard nominated Teresa as one of the successor trustees of his trust. “She is responsible for managing his trust in the event that he predeceases her,” the petition said. people magazine.
According to Revels' petition, Simmons' brother Lenny and his wife, Kathy, signed Simmons' longtime housekeeper to relinquish her role as co-trustee days after the fitness coach's death. I asked for At the time, Revels was “understandably distraught.”
According to the petition, Reveles believed he could lose his inheritance if he did not sign the documents.
Fitness icon Richard Simmons passed away on July 13th at the age of 76. (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
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Richard Simmons' family said he died from a “recent fall” and “heart disease.” (Getty Images)
Simmons died on July 13 at his home in Los Angeles. He had celebrated his 76th birthday the day before.
Reveles discovered the fitness instructor in his bedroom after his death.
“He seemed calm when I met him,” she said. people magazine He added that his hands were balled into fists. “So we knew it was a heart attack.”
“I had a heart attack a few years ago and it happened to my hand the same way.”
The family later announced that Simmons died of heart disease following a recent fall. The official cause of death is listed as “sequel of blunt force trauma.” An autopsy report released by the Los Angeles County coroner listed “arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease” as a contributing factor.
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