Tony Bennett's daughters sue brother for mismanaging late father's estate

In a legal dispute regarding the estate of the late Tony Bennett, his daughters, Johanna and Antonia Bennett, have taken their older brother, D'Andrea 'Danny' Bennett, to court over allegations of financial misconduct. The lawsuit was filed in New York, asserting that Danny has exploited his position as trustee and manager of their father's affairs both before and after Tony's death in 2023. It claims Danny took advantage of Tony's declining health due to Alzheimer's disease to enrich himself at the detriment of his siblings. The sisters allege he engaged in self-interested transactions, manipulated the distribution of assets, and discarded personal belongings of sentimental value without family consent. They particularly highlighted the wrongful handling of a piano bequeathed to Antonia, which was found in poor condition when they finally accessed their father's property. The legal action comes after prior attempts to resolve the matters through less adversarial means. The sisters have been frustrated with the lack of transparency in Danny's management of the estate, claiming they have only received a minimal distribution of funds from it. They now seek a court intervention to enforce their rights and remove Danny from his fiduciary role, insisting he has violated their father's wishes for equal treatment among his children. Given the scope of allegations, the proceedings are set to reveal the complexities of managing a high-profile artist's estate and the familial rifts that can arise from financial matters surrounding inheritance.