Los Angeles, CA – The estate of actress Anne Heche is facing financial difficulties as it struggles to settle over $6 million in claims resulting from a fatal car accident in 2022.
Administrator of the estate, Homer Laffoon, disclosed in a recent estate report that creditors have filed three claims totaling $2 million each due to damages caused by the accident. Laffoon has been in discussions with the creditors to avoid costly litigation and work towards resolving the claims.
Among the claims are those from the homeowners of the severely damaged property and the tenant whose belongings were destroyed in the crash involving Heche. Laffoon expressed his commitment to finding fair settlements for the claims to avoid prolonged legal battles.
The estate report indicated that Heche’s assets, valued at around $110,000, mainly consist of a modest bank account, royalty payments, and residual income from previous projects. Additionally, a planned estate sale for Heche’s personal belongings is in progress to address the financial obligations.
Despite efforts to manage the estate’s finances, sales of Heche’s posthumous memoir, “Call Me Anne,” have been reported as weak. Laffoon noted that the anticipated income from the book’s sales is less than $25,000, contributing to the estate’s financial challenges.
In light of the estate’s insolvency, Laffoon outlined a timeline for addressing outstanding tasks and projected a potential closure date by July 2025. He anticipated resolving creditor claims by August 2024 as part of the estate’s finalization process.
With a filmography including notable titles like “Six Days, Seven Nights” and “Donnie Brasco,” along with her ABC series “Men in Trees,” Heche’s legacy in the entertainment industry remains significant despite the financial struggles faced by her estate.