Liam Payne's son Bear named sole inheritor of late singer's multi-million dollar estate
Los Angeles, June 24
Late singer Liam Payne's son, Bear, has been named as the sole beneficiary of his multi-million dollar estate, stated People, citing court documents,
The former One Direction member's nine-year-old son, Bear, has become the inheritor of USD 29,007,998 from his estate. As mentioned in the documents, while some of the money can be used now, the majority of it will be held in a trust until Bear turns 18.
Liam Payne, who passed away in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony, welcomed his first and only child, son Bear, with singer Cheryl. Earlier in May 2025, Cheryl was named as the administrator of Payne's estate, seven months after he died without a will.
At the time, the documents indicated that the gross value of the late singer's estate in the UK amounted to USD 38 million, and the net value was about USD 32.2 million.
On March 22 2017, Payne and Cheryl announced their son's arrival.
"I'm incredibly happy to welcome our new baby boy into the world, it's a moment that I will never forget for the rest of my life and my favourite memory I have so far. I'm completely in awe of his incredible mother and how she has been the whole way through this; she's really made my dreams come true," the late singer wrote on Instagram.
In a previous interview, Payne opened up on fatherhood, stating that he always wanted to be a young father.
"I always wanted to be a young dad. I had my son at a young age, and you think it would be a magical thing, that you're going to grow up one day into the person you're supposed to be. But it took a lot to find my footing. I figured, Dad takes care of everyone, that's what he does, so my thing was to cook," he said, as quoted by People.
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Reader Comments
$29 million is a lot, but honestly, Liam was just 31 when he passed. So much life left to live. The whole One Direction era was my childhood, and this news brings back all those memories. RIP Liam. At least Bear will be taken care of financially, though no amount of money can replace a father.
It's good that Cheryl is the administrator—she knows what's best for Bear. But leaving $38 million estate with no will? That's a bit irresponsible for someone his age. Reminds me of how important it is to plan ahead, especially when you have a child. Indian families can learn from this too.
"I always wanted to be a young dad"—that line hits differently now. He was so young and full of dreams. In India, we often obsess over celebrities' lives, but this is a reminder that fame doesn't shield anyone from tragedy. Hope Bear grows up with love, not just money. 🙏
$29 million in trust until 18—that's smart legal planning. But honestly, who cares about the money? Liam was a talented guy gone too soon. My wife and I were huge One Direction fans back in college (we're from Mumbai). This feels personal. RIP Liam, and best wishes to little Bear. 🕊️
Just read the news—so sad. I wish people remembered Liam for his music and his love for his son, not the tragic end. The quote about cooking and taking care of everyone shows he was trying to be a good father. In our culture, we emphasize family bonds, and this story reminds us how fragile life is. 💔
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