Estate of Robert Brooks (owner of Hooters)

Robert Brooks, the owner of the Hooters restraurant chain, died on July 15, 2006 of a heart attack.  He is survived by his wife Tami, two blood children (Coby & Boni) and two stepchildren (Jerrett & Christi Oates).

Under the terms of Robert’s will, Tami would receive $1 million per year for 20 years.  It appears, however, that Tami may claim the elective share (one-third of Robert’s estate) which is likely to be greater than the $20 million to which she is entitled under the will.

See Observer, Financial Times, Aug. 20, 2007.

Special thanks to Prof. Joel C. Dobris of the University of California-Davis for bringing this development to my attention.