George Michael’s godchildren are expected to receive substantial inheritances from the late singer’s will. Michael was a godparent to several of his celebrity friend’s children, who could now walk away with part of his $120 million estate. He made his fortune from his singing career and royalties, investing a portion of it into properties and art. In addition, Michael was a long-term supporter of many charities, including Childline and Macmillan Cancer Support, which could see future bequests from the megastar. His two older sisters, his boyfriend, and his cousin’s two children are also expected to be named in his will.
See Richard Spillett & Alex Matthews, George Michael’s £100m Fortune ‘Will Go to His Godchildren’: Offspring of His Celebrity Friends Could Inherit Tens of Millions EACH After Star Died Without Heirs, Daily Mail, December 27, 2016.
Special thanks to Joel Dobris (Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law) for bringing this article to my attention.
