Boseman brothers ask court to remove widow as admin

The brothers of the late actor Chadwick Boseman have petitioned a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, as administrator of his estate, alleging she has failed to fulfill her duties for years. In a filing submitted on July 18, 2026, Kevin and Derrick Boseman accuse Taylor of not completing the distribution of assets, withholding financial information, and maintaining exclusive control over the estate valued at more than $3 million.

The legal action stems from a 2022 court order that stipulated the estate be divided equally between Taylor and Boseman's parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman. The brothers allege that nearly four years later, this distribution has not been finalized. They claim their parents have been deprived of financial assets and a long-term care insurance policy, prevented from pursuing business opportunities related to their son's legacy, and have suffered emotional distress as a result.

According to the petition, the estate includes residuals and royalties from Boseman's work, rights to his image and intellectual property, investments, insurance policies, personal belongings, and multiple bank accounts. The brothers assert that...