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Anne Heche estate battle: James Tupper denied guardian petition, Homer Laffoon 'pleased with court's ruling'

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Anne Heche's son, Homer Laffoon, won another legal hurdle Tuesday in his ongoing court battle over the late actress' estate as her ex, James Tupper, was denied his petition to be named guardian ad litem over their son, Atlas, 13. "We are pleased—but not surprised—with the court’s ruling this morning denying James’ petition to appoint himself guardian ad litem for Atlas," Laffoon's lawyer, Bryan Phipps, said in a statement released to Fox News Digital.  "We look forward to the court resolving Homer’s petition at the next hearing and, in the meantime, Homer will continue to diligently administer the Estate pursuant to his authority as Special Administrator." James Tupper was denied a petition to be made guardian ad litem in the Anne Heche estate, as her son, Homer Laffoon continues to battle for control of the estate. (Getty Images) Heche died on Aug.

11 just one week after a car collision in Los Angeles. She was 53. Tupper, who dated Heche for 11 years and has Atlas with the late actress, initially filed paperwork last week seeking to establish himself as the guardian ad litem of his son, who is legally a minor.Tupper's documents then go on to request "a bonded, neutral, private, professional fiduciary be selected to administer the subject estate." Laffoon responded with an opposition to the petition in court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. "As a general matter, Mr.

Laffoon does not object to the appointment of guardian ad litem to represent the interest of Atlas Heche Tupper (the "Minor") in this matter.

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