Priscilla Presley, the former wife of the legendary Elvis Presley, has come forward to address the recent legal battle over the control of her late daughter Lisa Marie's trust.
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Priscilla recently filed a petition questioning the authenticity of a 2016 amendment to Lisa Marie's will that removed her as co-trustee and granted the position to her two oldest children, Riley Keough and Benjamin Keough.
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In a statement to E! News, Priscilla expressed her love for Elvis and her daughter, and stressed the importance of preserving the family legacy.
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She encouraged the public to ignore the noise surrounding the legal proceedings and promised to handle the matter with respect, honesty, dignity, integrity, and love.
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The trust, which Lisa Marie inherited on her 25th birthday in 1993, included ownership of Graceland, the famous Memphis home where Elvis and other members of his family are buried.
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According to Priscilla's petition, she and former business manager Barry Siegel were initially designated as co-trustees in a living will written by Lisa Marie in 1993 and amended in 2010.
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However, Priscilla discovered that a 2016 amendment had been made to the will, which replaced her and Barry with Riley and Benjamin as co-trustees.
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The petition contested the validity of this amendment, pointing out inconsistencies in the document and stating that Priscilla never received a copy of the amendment when Lisa Marie was still alive, as required by the trust.
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As the legal proceedings continue, Priscilla remains committed to preserving the legacy of Elvis and ensuring that the trust is handled with the utmost respect and dignity.