Burt Reynolds' Will: The Surprising Decision That Left His Son Out

Hey there, let's dive into the intriguing details of Burt Reynolds' will, which have now been made public. The court documents reveal a surprising twist: the late actor intentionally chose not to leave his son, Quinton Anderson Reynolds, any money through his estate. It’s a move that has sparked a lot of conversation, and I think it’s worth exploring further.

Burt’s Final Wishes

According to reports, Burt, who passed away at the age of 82 on September 6th, appointed his niece Nancy Lee Brown Hess as the executor of his will. In the legal paperwork, allegedly signed in October 2011, Burt only mentioned his 30-year-old son once. Now, this might sound shocking, but there's more to the story.

While it's true that Burt didn't leave Quinton any cash in his will, he made it crystal clear that he wasn't disowning his son. In the documents, Burt reportedly stated, "I intentionally omit him from this, my Last Will and Testament, as I have provided for him during my lifetime in my Declaration of Trust." So, it seems like Burt had already taken care of his son in a different way.

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What About the Money?

The Daily Mail suggests that Burt may have set up a trust for his son to avoid those pesky estate taxes. Although it’s uncertain exactly how much Quinton will inherit, at the time of Burt’s death, he was estimated to be worth around $5 million. It’s a lot of dough, and it sounds like Burt wanted to make sure his son got his fair share, just in a different way.

Burt’s Legacy

Just before he passed, Burt spoke proudly about his adult son, whom he adopted with ex-wife Loni Anderson back in the 1980s, in an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly. He said, “He is my greatest achievement. He’s a wonderful young man and is now working as a camera assistant in Hollywood. He never asked for any help with his career, he did it all himself, and I’m so proud of him. I love him very much.”

Burt’s Philosophy on Life

In a past interview with Closer, Burt shared his thoughts on life and regrets. He said, “There’s nothing I can do about things that weren’t happy or good. I just try not to dwell on those. Regrets are not healthy — it’s best to try and let go of those things