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Mom Accuses Pop Star's Ex of Embezzlement
26 Feb
Summary
- Mother claims ex-fiancée illicitly withdrew $24,530.57.
- Dispute centers on rights to Aaron Carter's name and likeness.
- Mother seeks to disqualify ex-fiancée from trust control.
A legal battle is ongoing between Aaron Carter's mother, Jane Schneck, and his ex-fiancée, Melanie Martin, concerning the estate of the late pop star. Schneck has filed court documents opposing the final accounting of Carter's estate, alleging that Martin made illegal withdrawals amounting to $24,530.57 from his accounts between November 7 and November 29, 2022.
Schneck also claims that Martin activated a website to sell merchandise using Carter's name and likeness in early 2023. Carter's mother proposed buying the rights to her son's name and likeness for $30,000, but this offer was reportedly rejected by the estate administrator, whom Schneck accuses of being partial to Martin.
Despite the dispute, Schneck acknowledges Martin as a good mother to their son, Prince, and takes responsibility for their strained relationship. Schneck's primary concern is Prince's financial future, leading her to seek the disqualification of Martin as trustee of Prince's trust and control over Carter's name and likeness rights. Martin, however, claims Carter granted her ownership of the LOVE business and that they had joint accounts.
