The feud started shortly after her death as it was revealed that the actress had left no will. The iconic “scream queen” from The radiant died on the 11 acres Blanco on July 11 – just days after her 75th birthday – due to complications from diabetes. She had no children.
Dan filed on July 18, arguing that he was heir to Shelley’s estate due to their “informal” marriage. But Stewart disputed this claim shortly afterwards, arguing that he, Shane and Shelley’s third brother, Robert, were the only rightful heirs, and that each should receive one-third of her estate.
Stewart asked to be appointed temporary administrator before the court made an official ruling, which would give him control over Shelley’s finances and property, “including, but not limited to, [her] household personal property, bills and motor vehicles and real estate”.