Sunday, May 24, 2026

Whitney Houston’s Mother and Sister in Law File Petition Against Bobbi Kristina

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According to reports, Cissy Houston and Whitney Houston’s sister in law Pat Houston, the executor of Whitney’s estate, have filed a petition in court in Atlanta against Bobbi Kristina, Whitney’s daughter. They’re concerned about her lifestyle and well being, and are asking the court to restructure Bobbi Kristina’s inheritance. They’re trying to protect her against “undue influences” — in other words, Nick Gordon, that kid who Whitney took in, who has since her death allegedly become Bobbi Kristina’s lover and enabler. Bobbi Kristina was involved in a serious car accident last week. Obviously, her family is now very concerned about her well being. More to come shortly…

PS Both Courthouse Confidential and the Hollywood Reporter have reversed the names and gotten it wrong–Marion is Pat Houston’s name, she is Whitney’s sister in law. Emily Cissy Houston is Whitney’s mother…

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