[vincesanity82]

In a macabre twist to the Chris Benoit case, the fate of the wrestler's multi-million-dollar estate will be determined by whether he killed his wife Nancy or his son Daniel first during his murderous rampage in June -- and Nancy's family is already contesting the official police story as it lays claim to the inheritance. It comes down to this, according to an ABC News report: If Benoit killed Daniel the morning after ending Nancy Benoit's life, as authorities have suggested, the wrestler's two children from a previous marriage will get the money. Otherwise, Nancy's family stands to take the real estate, cash, and investments in question. Richard Decker, a lawyer for Nancy Benoit's family, is skeptical of the Fayetteville, Ga. police findings, as well of those of the coroner. "Like everyone else, I've seen preliminary findings and opinions," he tells ABC. "We're not so sure that what we're hearing is exactly correct." And how's this for creepy? A Georgia state statute known as the "slayer statute" says that Benoit himself, though he died after his wife and son, is considered the first person to die in the incident, which is why the order of Nancy and Daniel's death is in play. -- TMZ

Benoit's Last Victim Will Seal Fate of His Millions - TMZ.com

[I Flip For Carl]

Not a fan of wrestling ,but I think that the money should be divided

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

In a macabre twist to the Chris Benoit case, the fate of the wrestler's multi-million-dollar estate will be determined by whether he killed his wife Nancy or his son Daniel first during his murderous rampage in June -- and Nancy's family is already contesting the official police story as it lays claim to the inheritance. It comes down to this, according to an ABC News report: If Benoit killed Daniel the morning after ending Nancy Benoit's life, as authorities have suggested, the wrestler's two children from a previous marriage will get the money. Otherwise, Nancy's family stands to take the real estate, cash, and investments in question. Richard Decker, a lawyer for Nancy Benoit's family, is skeptical of the Fayetteville, Ga. police findings, as well of those of the coroner. "Like everyone else, I've seen preliminary findings and opinions," he tells ABC. "We're not so sure that what we're hearing is exactly correct." And how's this for creepy? A Georgia state statute known as the "slayer statute" says that Benoit himself, though he died after his wife and son, is considered the first person to die in the incident, which is why the order of Nancy and Daniel's death is in play. -- TMZ

Benoit's Last Victim Will Seal Fate of His Millions - TMZ.com

I don't see how here distant family should get it before his kids?...That's nuts...and didn't this guy have a will?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

What will eventually happen is...the lawyers will get the lions share...they should agree on a court appointed mediator and let the chips fall where they may.

[Bette]

I've twisted and turned this every way I can and I still dont get it. I dont understand why Nancy's family would get it in any case (unless there was a will?)
Goth is right about the lawyers getting the lion's share though.

[Lefty Noob]

Wow. Well, I guess everyone's moved past the "grieving" stage and have officially entered the "where's my damn money?" stage. Pitiful. Both her family and his other kids should get together and donate it to charity, maybe a Fragile X research group or something?

[EmpireWF]

I can't even begin to think of what my feelings would be if I were in the shoe's of Nancy Benoit's family.

It looks like with the Georgia law in effect, the assets will float their way to Chris Benoit's kids from a previous marriage (two children).

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

I can't even begin to think of what my feelings would be if I were in the shoe's of Nancy Benoit's family.

It looks like with the Georgia law in effect, the assets will float their way to Chris Benoit's kids from a previous marriage (two children).

Well, I am not sure that "Greed" would be topping the list...like it seems to be.

[EmpireWF]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Well, I am not sure that "Greed" would be topping the list...like it seems to be.

I won't go that far, I don't know what their intentions are. But I think there's something about a desire to keep the money from the ex-wife. I don't think they have any problems with the kids getting help.

All of the surviving families are still grieving and will always have to deal with such a trauma. Again, I can't imagine having to go through something like they are.