A legal fight is brewing over the estate of late singer Jimmy Buffett.
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The Margaritaville singer's widow Jane Buffett said in legal files she thinks the co-trustee of the estate is not being forthright about the $275 million in it.

Jane claims both the co-trustee Richard Mozenter, as well as a lawyer appointed to carrying out the prominent transaction named Jeffrey Smith, have been 'freely hostile' towards her, according to legal documents examined by People.

Lawyers for Jane informed the court that she has on multiple occasions advised Mozenter to 'act responsibly and perform his responsibilities' to no obtain.

They added, 'Mr. Mozenter has stopped working to carry out even one of the most fundamental jobs needed of him in his role as co-trustee, including offering Mrs. Buffett with details worrying Trust possessions and financial resources, which has actually left Mrs. Buffett in the dark with regard to the state of her own finances.

'Along the way, Mr. Mozenter has actually belittled, disrespected, and condescended to Mrs. Buffett in response to her sensible ask for details she unquestionably was entitled to receive.'

A legal battle is brewing over the estate of late singer Jimmy Buffett. The Margaritaville singers's widow Jane Buffett said in legal docs she thinks the administrator of the state is not being forthright about the $275 million in it. Pictured in LA in 2015

Jane's legal group informed the court that her late partner initially created the Trust in 1990 so she would have a nest egg if anything happened to him.

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Changes were made to the Trust in 2017 and 2023, according to the outlet, which kept in mind that the pair's three kids have shares of the residue Federal estate tax exemption amounting to about $2 million in worth.

An insider told the outlet that Jane and her confidantes are upset and puzzled by the drama.

'Jimmy would never have desired Jane to be dealt with like this ... I know how close Jimmy and Jane were all these years, and how Jimmy trusted and relied on Jane around many of his important choices in his life and profession,' the source said.

Jane said that Mozenter was unclear and evasive when pushed on information about the estate following the singer's death.

'Instead of help his recently widowed customer comprehend her financial resources, Mr. Mozenter spent the next 16 months stonewalling and making reasons for why he could not yet offer the inquired,' Jane stated in the filing.

Jane stated that previously this year, Mozenter put 'stunning' lead to front of her, as 'he revealed the Marital Trust making less than $2 million in net income, a remarkably poor return for a Trust with an approximated $275 million in assets.'

Jane stated that Mozenter recommended her to 'consider changes' in her budget and potentially sell off real estate, according to the court filing.

Buffett owned multiple homes, including one in Palm Beach that was purchased for $4,950,000 - which was sold less than a years later on, in 2020, for $6,909,000

Jane Buffett was pictured at an occasion in the Hamptons in August of 2013

The filing stated 'if the Marital Trust genuinely earns such a low return consistent with the financials Mr. Mozenter presented, it will validate that Mr. Mozenter is either not skilled to administer the Trust or reluctant to act in Mrs. Buffett's benefits.'

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Daily Mail has reached out to Richard Mozenter for more the topic.

Throughout the years, the business-savvy Margaritaville vocalist amassed a large selection of residential or commercial properties in upscale, high-demand locations throughout the U.S.

. They consisting of Beverly Hills, California