Hollywood Director John Singleton's Sudden Death Continues Momma Drama In More Ways Than One

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Much has been written about the "mistake" Hollywood Director John Singleton made with his estate planning or lack thereof. Seven children among six "Baby Mommas" set the stage for an epic David vs. Goliath probate proceeding in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday, January 13, 2023.

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Nearly four years after the death of the famed and talented director, the corners are drawn with "Goliath," his mother, 73-year-old, Shelia Ward, his longtime manager who handled the financials for most of his career and "David, "his fourth child,  2021 Summa Cum Laude Rousseve Scholar honors graduate in Political Science from Xavier University of New Orleans, Louisiana, daughter Cleopatra Singleton, age 23, with number two of the mothers of his children, Vestria Barlow, age 54, standing their ground in opposition over the financial affairs of John Singleton.

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According to court documents and family members, soon after Singleton's untimely and sudden death, Ward swiftly swooped in declaring herself as executor of Singleton's estate and began secretly changing his business "New Deal Productions" and his "Dakar Foundation" into her name.

A successful real estate broker, 72-year-old, Danny Singleton, John's father, and the estranged former fiancé of Ward, has gone on record to say that he is concerned that Ward is stealing from his grandchildren. Singleton stated he was deployed to Vietnam by the U.S. Army three days before his son John was born January 6, 1968, having placed an engagement ring on Shelia Ward's finger. The year of absence during his service to his country in Vietnam led to Singleton's ultimate heartbreak. He stated Ward "was unfaithful and sent me a "Dear John letter" while I was at war for our country." "I sent her my entire paycheck every month, but she was too busy running around and was misled by her jealous girlfriends."


...In upcoming Singleton court proceedings, will the David of the case come forth the victor using Goliath's own sword to cut off the giant's head metaphorically speaking? Most consider the biblical story with the emphasis on the "five smooth stones" and "the slingshot," but few consider the factual account that David assured his victory by taking Goliath's own sword and decapitating him.

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The probate court proceedings are open to the public.  They can only be seen virtually by the parties involved in the case, but not the general public according to court staff.  The probate court proceedings will be held Friday, January 13, 2023 at Los Angeles Superior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Probate Department 2D with Judge Gus T. May presiding at 8:30 a.m.

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