It appears murdered NFL star Steve McNair left a mess behind, and not just because of his affair with Sahel Kazemi that was revealed upon his death.
A legal fight over the star's estate seems to be taking shape, as Steve McNair did not leave a will - at least according to his wife, Mechelle McNair.
Mechelle has been named administrator of his estate. She's named her two sons, Tyler and Trenton, as heirs. But here's where it gets weird.
McNair has two older sons from a prior relationship - Steven McNair, Jr. and Steven O'Brian Koran McNair. Mechelle did not list either as an heir.
Under Tennessee law, Mechelle McNair, as his wife, gets 1/3 of the estate and the remaining 2/3 is split evenly among the deceased's heirs.
Why Mechelle failed to mention the other two kids, no one knows.
There are reports she's not convinced Steve McNair fathered the two, even though one received $500 a month in child support from the quarterback.
Meanwhile, the late star's agent is being coy about the possibility a Steve McNair will really does exist after all. So we'll have to stay tuned there.
McNair was shot and killed early July by his lover, Sahel Kazemi, in a gruesome murder-suicide in Nashville. Mechelle did not know of the affair.
Friday, Adrian Gilliam Jr. was arrested in connection with the killings, having allegedly sold Kazemi the gun used to take McNair's life a day earlier.
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16 Comments
July 20th, 2009 11:45 AM
She knows those kids are his. Those kids are older than hers, and she's just being vindictive.
July 21st, 2009 12:53 AM
I agree with the boss lady. It seems as though Mechelle might
have been one of those ladies who possibly interferred with the
previous relationship that had been established before with the other two sons. I say this because she seems so selfish. I have observed other relationships similar to that one according to age
etc., and the women are totally for themselves. To literally list
only herself and the two sons she has is so selfish. I say selfish
because she is a nurse and taht means that you are supposed to be
educated. I felt so bad when I heard this because the first thing
that came to mind was another black person's assetts to thrown around and distributed by some lawyer who would not have the best interest
July 21st, 2009 3:03 PM
Why is she as a mother being judged for protecting her kids? Would you be concerned if you happened to win the lottery for a kid that has NO relation to you? I'm not saying it is right, but she is certainly not vindictive because she didn't name them. She is doing right by her kids, and that makes her a good mother. If she had named them I'm sure people would be saying she was dumb for not getting paternity tests. I'm pretty sure that every decision she is making is being made with a lawyer as well, so I'm sure the lawyer advised her of what decisions are the best.
July 21st, 2009 3:05 PM
and please realize i wasn't counting steve mcnair's death as a lottery. i was just comparing it to something a little less tragic. I would never want to wish anyone the feeling of going through what I am sure Michelle McNair is experiencing.
July 21st, 2009 4:03 PM
I think Mechelle is being cautious, not vindictive. I understand that paternity tests will be administered to prove that the other two sons are his. This is best for all involved. After the tests, if they are indeed Steve's sons, then there will never be doubt. Should the tests prove otherwise, then only the true heirs will benefit. What I can't get over is that McNair was only paying $500 per month to one of the two older sons. There is obviously more than meets the eye in this situation. A formal will would indeed prevent all of the speculation.
July 21st, 2009 11:27 PM
This info is in reference to Bri. Anytime you are in the presence of a lawyer, the very first question that is asked is are
there children involved and are there other children that you know about. Those are the exact words that are brought forth when you have an attorney representing you.I will say this again. Unless Michelle is not knowledgeable or is very selfish, there should not have been any reason why she did not include the other two sons in the info for the estate. I know that those were questions brought forth to her when she went in to settle and make
plans for the estate.That is one of the reasons why the info is
being exposed so much because it is wrong and it is also a way to
educate others because there is going to be a very messy fight
about the estate. I hope everyone who reads such info will make
a plan to get their business in order if you have not already done so.
July 22nd, 2009 7:14 PM
That's just wrong. Yes maybe he cheated and had those other kids by cheating on her, but wrong is wrong, I understand looking out for your children but he was her husband and when you except him you except what comes with him, children wise. If she felt that way they should have had a DNA test early in the marriage. That's what I did with my husband because situations like this do happen.I have lost respect for her. Those boys are without a parent as well. What could 500$ a month for childsupport do for anyone.Please this will most likely proceed to court. Good luck to all the parties involved.
July 23rd, 2009 12:32 PM
First of all, the media and everyone needs to get it right...she did list the other to boys as possible heirs!!! She is doing exactly what needs to be done to ensure that the estate is protected!!! It is so sad how a lie or an untruth can propogate so quickly but people will not spread the truth. So, please before you go and make judgments or call an action as being vindictive, please get the facts first!!!
July 23rd, 2009 10:19 PM
mechelle I lost all respect for her she needto do the right thing steve did not he was going to die,just like none of us do .Iam praying for the older kids they will get what belongs to them.
July 23rd, 2009 10:26 PM
Tell Mechelle to get a DNA with her kids,you do know yo attract what you are .Liars and Cheaters.