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Liam Payne's 9-year-old son is the sole inheritor of his multimillion-dollar estate
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- Liam Payne’s 9-year-old son has inherited the late singer’s fortune.
- According to the filing, a portion of the inheritance can be accessed now, but the majority will be held in a trust for another nine years, until Bear turns 18.
- During a 2019 appearance on “The Jonathan Ross Show,” Payne opened up about fatherhood and spending time with Bear after the singer and Cole had called it quits.
Liam Payne had a $29-million fortune, which goes to his son. (Joel C. Ryan / Invision / Associated Press) By Emily St. Martin Staff Writer Follow June 22, 2026 7:13 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Liam Payne’s 9-year-old son has inherited the late singer’s fortune.
Bear Grey Payne, the only child of Payne and British singer and former “X-Factor” judge Cheryl Cole, has been named the sole beneficiary of the former One Direction star’s estate, according to court documents reviewed by People.
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