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Widow Faces Foreclosure Amid Estate Dispute
10 Sep
Summary
- Widow claims $700,000 mortgage debt puts home at risk.
- Mother-in-law allegedly sold a California home intended for family.
- Widow sacrificed career; lost income after husband's death.
Tenisha Warner, the widow of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, is reportedly facing the imminent risk of losing their Georgia home. Court documents reveal a significant mortgage debt of approximately $700,000, threatening the residence she shares with their nine-year-old daughter, MacKenzie.
Warner's widow claims her mother-in-law, Pamela Warner, is misrepresenting a trust and has sold a California home that Malcolm-Jamal intended for his wife and daughter. This property was the family's first home and holds significant memories for MacKenzie.
Following Malcolm-Jamal's death in July 2025 from an accidental drowning, Tenisha stated she was instructed to stop submitting bills, with no further funds made available. She asserts that her career sacrifices left the family dependent on his income.
Earlier in 2026, Tenisha filed a lawsuit seeking $1.2 million based on a premarital agreement. While reports in August 2026 indicated a settlement for their granddaughter, Tenisha's legal battle over assets continues.
