In a recent legal hearing, a Los Angeles judge denied Cher’s request for conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman. The 79-year-old singer sought to appoint fiduciary Jason Rubin as conservator of Allman’s estate, but the judge found no significant urgency in the matter.
Cher’s Conservatorship Request Denied
Elijah Blue Allman, 49, attended the hearing via video from a psychiatric facility in New Hampshire, where he is undergoing treatment. He faces multiple criminal charges, including felony burglary and simple assault. The judge noted that his current hospitalization played a role in her decision to reject the conservatorship.
Judge’s Rationale
The judge emphasized that Allman would not access funds from his trust, which was established by his late father, Gregg Allman, guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band. According to court documents, Allman receives an annual distribution of $120,000 from this trust, which has been reportedly mismanaged.
- Judge cited “insufficient urgency” in Cher’s request.
- Elijah Allman is currently in a locked psychiatric hospital.
- Pending charges against him include criminal mischief and breach of bail.
Legal Proceedings and Future Actions
Despite the setback, Cher retains the option to refile her motion. Allman’s attorney, Avi Levy, expressed that Elijah is aware of the situation and is not in favor of his mother’s attempt to control his finances. Previously, in December 2023, Cher had attempted to secure the conservatorship, claiming her son’s life was at risk due to mental health and substance abuse issues.
In that application, Cher claimed urgent intervention was necessary, citing fears that Allman might misuse his trust funds. However, after several months of legal disputes, Cher had previously withdrawn her bid by September 2024 after reaching a private agreement with her son.
This recent ruling underscores the complexities surrounding conservatorship in cases involving adult children, particularly those with ongoing legal and mental health challenges.
