Riley Keough is reportedly pregnant with her second child via surrogate, yet the news has reportedly sparked worry in Michael Lockwood, Lisa Marie Presley's ex-husband.
He fears that a new addition to the family will mean he receives a smaller portion of his late mother's estate.
In the wake of Lisa Marie Presley's death, 64-year-old Lockwood has assumed full custody of her teenage twin half-sisters, Harper and Finley.
According to a source close to them who spoke to the National Enquirer, Michael realizes that his window of opportunity is quickly closing as his 14-year-old twins approach emancipation.
Rumor has it that the man is concerned that a larger share of Riley's money will be given to his offspring, leaving less for him to access before it's too late.
On the night of her untimely passing, Lisa Marie amended her will to provide control over her $110 million estate to Riley.
It was motivated by her desire to distance herself from Michael, with whom she had controversially divorced in 2021 after a turbulent four-year marriage. This decision came after their explosive split back in 2016.
According to recent reports, Riley has not been eager to allow Michael Lockwood to handle finances for her teenage sisters.
This apprehension is likely due to the large sum of $40,000 he asked for in child support last December.
When the struggle with the courts came to an end, Michael reportedly had no other choice but to accept $6,000 per month from the Riley-held estate as child support.
A source divulged to the outlet that upon learning of another child present in his life, Michael was sent into a state of panic.
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In the summer of 2022, having decided to use a surrogate, actor and stuntman couple Ben Smith-Petersen and his wife, Riley, welcomed their first child, Tupelo Storm, into the world.
However, not long after this news spread, conversations surrounding Riley Keough twin sisters' rightful share of the inheritance began resurfacing.
Harper and Finley, both minors, sought legal representation in estate matters to ensure their entitlement to a rightful portion of their mother's estate.
This decision was made with the primary aim of guaranteeing they received an equitable amount despite their young age.
In a surprising move, Priscilla Presley, maternal grandmother of twins and even Riley, agreed to drop her case for co-trustee on their estate in exchange for a $1 million payment from granddaughter Riley.
However, it's best to take the outlet's report with a grain of salt.
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