Widow of Jimmy Buffett Files Suit To Take Control of Late Husband’s $275 Million Estate

Shining a massive light on tropical rock, there wasn’t a single vacation that didn’t include Jimmy Buffett. Embracing the life of endless vacations, beaches, and drinks, Buffett’s legacy included hits like “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and “Margaritaville.” His love for tropical rock led him to explore several ventures including restaurants, hotels, casinos, and cruises. Sadly, in 2023, Buffett passed away. And now, his wife of over four decades, Jane Buffett, decided to file suit, asking a judge to grant her power over the singer’s $275 million trust. 

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The move from Jane came after the co-trustee, Richard Mozenter, repeatedly stalled when the singer’s wife asked for financial information. And according to Jane, Mozenter even became hostile towards her when she pressed the issue. Wanting the individual removed from the trust, Jane decided to take it to court. 

According to the lawsuit, “Mr Mozenter has failed to perform even the most basic tasks required of him in his role as co-trustee, including providing Mrs Buffett with information concerning Trust assets and finances, which has left Mrs Buffett in the dark with regard to the state of her own finances.” 

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Jimmy Buffett’s Wife Dealt With Silence And Hostility

With Buffett’s legacy including millions of dollars, it made perfect sense for Jane to want to gain control after trying to work with Mozenter. But even with Mozenter not handing over documents or keeping an open dialogue, apparently, he verbally attacked the singer’s wife on more than one occasion. “Mr Mozenter has belittled, disrespected and condescended to Mrs Buffett in response to her reasonable requests for information she undoubtedly was entitled to receive.”

Since Buffett’s passing, Jane hoped to carry on her late husband’s legacy. And thanks to that legacy, he left a sizable fortune. But with Mozenter standing in the way, making it almost impossible for Jane, she sought the help of the legal system. 

While the process will mostly play out over the next few months, only time will tell if a judge sided with Jane and granted her control of Buffett’s massive fortune.

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