died with about $400,000 to her name, according to new court documents — as her ex-boyfriend and adult son are set to duke it out over her estate.The “Six Days, Seven Nights” actress ex-boyfriend James Tupper appeared in Los Angeles court Tuesday, where a judge shot down his bid to be appointed guardian ad litem of the 13-year-old son, Atlas Tupper, he shared with Heche.James has been locked in a contentious battle with Heche’s eldest son, Homer Laffoon, over control of her estate following her Aug.
12 death — arguing that he is “the person with the highest priority of appointment.”But Judge Lee R. Bogdanoff reminded James’ lawyer, Christopher Johnson, on Tuesday, “We’re not here to pick like the best person.
I’m here to decide if [Laffoon’s] qualified, or disqualified,” People reported.James shook his head, which infuriated the judge.“Why are you shaking your head?” Bogdanoff asked. “It’s very disrespectful.
Don’t shake your head at me ever if you’re going to appear again. Please take your hands out of your pockets, sir. You wanna say something?”James replied, “Sure.
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