08 April, 2012

James Brown and the other side of the Masters - Grantland

James Brown and the other side of the Masters - Grantland: There are now four dozen (or more) lawyers fighting over James Brown's money, with his six children wanting part of the fortune, with other kids popping out of the woodwork, claiming paternity. Deanna Brown-Thomas is part of the group contesting her father's will.

Five years and four months after he died, no money has been given to education. The case is before the South Carolina Supreme Court, and a decision is expected in a few months. It seems likely that Brown's desires — the will clearly stated the money should go to uneducated and needy children — will be ignored. "For five years I have been saying, what in the hell is wrong here?" Dallas says. "What more could have Mr. Brown done to make his wishes clear?"