Son Elijah Blue Allman Challenges Cher’s New Conservatorship Effort
Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and late Allman Brothers musician Gregg Allman, is contesting his mother’s recent conservatorship request. At 49, Allman, who plays guitar for the rock band Deadsy, is asserting that he is capable of managing his finances despite Cher’s claims regarding his ability due to alleged mental health and substance abuse issues.
Background of Conservatorship Case
Cher filed a renewed petition for conservatorship over her son’s finances. This request follows two arrests in New Hampshire, which led her to describe his situation as dire. A court hearing to review this petition is scheduled for Friday in Los Angeles.
- Initial Petition: Cher first sought conservatorship in December 2023.
- Current Developments: The new petition was submitted on April 15, 2024.
- Arrests: Allman was arrested on February 27, 2024, for trespassing and assault.
Claims of Mismanagement
Through her legal representatives, Cher asserts that Allman’s condition has severely declined. She alleges that Allman has accumulated significant debts, including over $200,000 in unpaid taxes. Furthermore, she states that he has caused damages exceeding $50,000 to a rental property.
Challenges to Cher’s Allegations
Allman’s attorney, Avi Levy, announced that his client opposes the renewed conservatorship. According to Levy, Allman remains optimistic despite the legal proceedings. The legal team previously represented Allman during Cher’s initial attempt at conservatorship, which concluded with a private settlement.
Past Behavior and Family Concerns
Cher’s petition details several incidents suggesting Allman poses a danger to himself. Notably, there were claims of him causing accidents while cooking and overdosing on drugs after receiving funds from his trust.
Allman’s brother, Devon Allman, supports Cher’s petition, expressing deep concern over Elijah’s mental and physical health. He described a troubling pattern where Elijah reportedly spends his trust distributions on drugs shortly after receiving them.
Potential Conservatorship Outcomes
In light of these developments, Cher has changed her request from being named her son’s financial conservator to appointing private fiduciary Jason Rubin. Cher seeks to empower Rubin to manage Allman’s trust payments for his expenses, hoping to curb his ongoing financial mismanagement.
This evolving conservatorship case highlights the struggles within the Allman family, as they navigate complex issues surrounding mental health, finances, and personal responsibility.
