Naomi Judd's will is reopening some old family scars. The 76-year-old's tragic death triggered even more family conflict.
Wynonna Judd, the oldest daughter and other half of The Judds, allegedly said this week that she intends to fight her mother's will, which left no provision for her or half-sister Ashley.
Instead, the country singer's husband of 33 years, Larry Strickland, has been named executor of her $25 million wealth.
Wynonna and Ashley's stepfather has no children. Nonetheless, Naomi has apparently doubled down on her decision to omit her two children, stating that if he is unable to serve as executor, the executorship should be given to his brother, Reginald.
Naomi Judd's last will and testament was written in 2017, and she was "being sound of mind and disposing memory" at the time.
With all of this going on, the Daily Mail said that Wynonna's plan to defy her mother's wishes is motivated by hatred. Wynonna's urge to dispute the will stems from a profound feeling of injustice and smoldering conflict in their dysfunctional family for decades.
According to a source who spoke to the outlet, Naomi leaving all of her money to her husband irritates Wynonna greatly.
The renowned daughter also believes she built her mother's money because she was the one who worked so hard during their glory days.
"To Wy, her feeling is Naomi acquired her riches at least partially on the back of Wynonna's hard work," the insider claimed.
"She was the one who brought Naomi from working as a nurse to being a star in The Judds dating back to the 1980s."
Naomi and Wynonna performed in various tones and pitches, but "Wynonna's beautiful voice pushed them over the top," according to the same insider.
The final will and testament also makes no mention of passing her half of their song collection to Wynonna, who sang with her throughout their careers, which means that whatever percentage she owns would go directly to Larry, which is still another painful pill for the eldest daughter to swallow.
The Judds were the most successful country performers of the 1980s, winning five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Awards while selling over 20 million albums.
Ashley Judd also sided with Larry Strickland over her mother's choice to give her whole money to him, which resurrected Wynonna's previous frustrations.
It's because the actress's daughter supposedly doesn't need the money because she has a $14 million net worth and lives a simpler lifestyle. However, the same cannot be said of Wynonna.
"Finances are close and dear" to Wynonna, who has always struggled with money, spending habits, and her mother, whom she refers to as "my dearest enemy."
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