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Wynonna And Ashley Judd Left Out Of Mother Naomi’s Will

Naomi Judd, who died by suicide on April 30, left her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, completely out of her will. Page Six reports that Judd appointed her husband of 33…

Wynonna And Ashley Judd Left Out Of Mother Naomi's Will
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Naomi Judd, who died by suicide on April 30, left her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, completely out of her will.

Page Six reports that Judd appointed her husband of 33 years, Larry Strickland, as the executor of her estate, according to court documents.

Naomi requested in the will that Strickland, 76, have "full authority and discretion" over any property that is an asset to her estate "without the approval of any court" or permission from any beneficiary of the estate.

Court documents also said that he would be entitled to receive "reasonable compensation" for his services and that he would be paid or reimbursed for all "reasonable expenses, advances, and disbursements, including attorney's and accountant's fees, made or incurred in the administration of my estate."

The will was written in November of 2017.

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