Aaron Carter's Mom Clashes With Estate Over Assets

A legal conflict is underway concerning the estate of the late pop star Aaron Carter. His mother, Jane Schneck, has reportedly disagreed with the estate administrator, Aileen Federizo, over the valuation of Carter's name, photograph, and likeness. Schneck allegedly believed this asset was worth a minimum of $30,000.

Court documents filed on January 22, 2026, reveal the estate's financial predicament. It has been declared "insolvent" due to significant back taxes owed to the Internal Revenue Service ($164,228.41) and the California Franchise Tax Board ($87,106.69), along with accumulated interest and penalties.

Federizo stated in the filing that Schneck did not propose how selling Carter's image rights would specifically benefit his young son, Princeton, the estate's sole beneficiary. The administrator requested that all remaining assets, after debts are paid, be transferred directly to Princeton.

As of a December 2025 report, Carter's estate had limited assets. While royalties and personal property were estimated to be around $22,416, the sale of his gun collection and home yielded a profit of only $7,000. Additionally, a $2,800 claim from Wells Fargo was resolved, and another for $19,000 was pending.

Carter's ex-partner Melanie Martin, Princeton's mother, has accused Schneck of attempting to claim Princeton's inheritance. Martin publicly alleged that Schneck was trying to gain rights to Princeton's inheritance and name. The case involving a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Martin against Carter's doctor and dentist is also ongoing.