What are the main accusations in the Richard Simmons estate case?

Leonard Simmons accuses Teresa Muro of a "vendetta" and taking trust property. Muro alleges Leonard tricked her out of her co-trustee role.

Has Richard Simmons' will been settled?

A legal battle is ongoing regarding the administration of Richard Simmons' estate, with his brother and housekeeper in dispute over co-trustee roles.

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Estate Feud: Housekeeper vs. Brother

Q: Who is fighting over Richard Simmons' estate?

Richard Simmons' brother, Leonard Simmons, and his longtime housekeeper, Teresa Reveles Muro, are in a legal dispute over his estate.

4 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Housekeeper Muro and brother Leonard clash over estate control.
Leonard seeks third-party trustee to manage Simmons' affairs.
Dispute involves allegations of stolen property and false accusations.

The estate of the late fitness icon Richard Simmons is embroiled in a contentious legal battle between his brother, Leonard Simmons, and his longtime housekeeper, Teresa Reveles Muro.

Leonard Simmons has filed a petition to remove Muro as co-trustee of Richard's estate, citing an inability to work with her. He proposed that a neutral third party be appointed to manage the trust, its assets, and intellectual property, or that both he and Muro resign. Leonard alleges Muro is using her co-trustee position to pursue a personal "vendetta" against him and others she believes have wronged her.