The validity of the late Star “American Pickers” Frank Fritz’s will, his father William Fritz in Iowa, confirmed Fox News Digital.
Frank, who died of a stroke complication in September, allegedly had nearly $ 6 million in his name in a sealed estate established by guardians and comrades shortly after the reality star was put under custody of 2022, he states Des Moines Register.
William filed a petition that challenged the “validity” of the will, which was allegedly performed in 2023, in Iowa Court.
‘American Pickers’ star Frank Fritz’s cause of death revealed by a longtime manager
Frank Fritz, the star of “American Pickers”, died on September 30 at the age of 60. (Getty Images)
“Supposedly the will of the trial was filed by the Frank’s associate,” said William’s lawyer, Cory F. Gourley, for Fox News Digital. “We endured a petition on behalf of Frank’s family who challenged the validity of that will.
“We believe that the evidence will ultimately show that the will is invalid at least one if not more reasons. The case is relatively new and will now continue with a litigation in District court. “
The other questions were whether Frank was in enough health to sign out at will when it was established. He was hospitalized after suffering a stroke In July 2022, and then allegedly appointed guardianship in August, Outlet Iowa reported.
Although the case of the guard was sealed, a public care plan was released and indicated that Frank had no living will, but two years later, he was listed as a will in his final guardianship report.
Frank Fritz has starred in “American Pickers” for a decade. (Dimitrios Cambouris)
Before his death, one of his friends told the register that “he was definitely in his true mind.”
“He was able to make his own decisions, and he invented them until the last weeks of his life in recent weeks. But at that moment it was not necessary to make decisions,” they said.
Frank also suffered from Crohn’s illness at the time of his death, according to his longtime manager Bill Stanky.
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Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, according to the Mayo Clinic. It can cause abdominal pain, strong diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Crohn’s disease is not fatal, but it can lead to life complications.
“We are sad to share that our friend and the beloved member of the historical channel and the American choice family, Frank Fritz, passed away on September 30, 2024,” the historic channel and Cineflex Productions shared in a statement with Fox News Digital at the time of his death.
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz hosted the reality TV series Popular History Channel. (Neilson Barnard)
“Frank has been filming ‘American Beracks’ for more than a decade. We will always remember ‘bearded charmer’ and his continuous pursuit of vintage motorcycles and bicycles. Our thoughts are with Frank’s loved ones in this difficult time. He will miss him deeply.”
“American Beracks” He made his debut in January 2010 and followed the two best friends, Frank and Mike Wolfe, who traveled the country in search of rare collectors.
The duo has not been seen together for years, since Frank suddenly stopped appearing in the popular series 2020. However, according to an unnamed friend, the two allegedly managed to bury Hatchet last year.
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Frank Fritz allegedly had $ 6 million to his name in the estate caused by his family. (Taylor Hill)
“Mike has long wanted to see Frank,” said a friend Quad-cyity times 2023. “Frank felt right now when he saw him. Frank was a request to see Mike.”
“They were both in tears. They both cried,” she said. “Mike raised how nervous they were to go to David Letterman, who was one of their first big appearances … … they talked about the old times, how things started and influences that had the world. The tears that flowed followed tears of both sides. “
“They didn’t argue,” a friend added. “They needed separation to appreciate themselves.”
In November Wolfe said People That he was on Frank’s side when he passed away.
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Fox News Digital, Christina Dugan Ramirez and Lauryn Overhultz, contributed to this report.
