Daveigh Chase’s Mother Seeks Court Control of Late Actress’ About $400,000 Estate

Daveigh Chase’s mother has petitioned to take control of the late actress’ estate valued at about $400,000, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. Chase, who voiced Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, died in June from AIDS-related complications after years marked by homelessness and addiction, the outlet reported. The case centers on who will manage Chase’s assets and related legal responsibilities after her death.

The Hollywood Reporter said the petition seeks authority over the estate, framing the request as a matter of probate administration and control. While the report does not describe the court’s ruling in its account, it places the dispute within the broader process that typically follows the death of a person with assets requiring management, accounting, and distribution under court supervision.

Chase’s death in June has drawn attention not only for her role in a major Disney animated film, but also for her personal history as described in the reporting. The Hollywood Reporter wrote that her final months and preceding years included homelessness and addiction, and that she died from AIDS-related complications.

The outlet’s reporting also situates Chase’s family dispute within a high-stakes area where timing and documentation can materially affect outcomes for beneficiaries, creditors, and anyone who may have had financial rights tied to her estate. In these matters, courts generally look at the legitimacy of claims, the suitability of proposed decision-makers, and compliance with procedural requirements, including notice and record-keeping.

Although the Hollywood Reporter report identifies the estate value and the general purpose of the petition, it does not, in the available summary, specify additional figures such as the identity of other interested parties, the terms of any competing filings, or the exact schedule of hearings. As the matter moves through the probate process, those details would be expected to determine the extent of any contested control and what authority the court grants.

Chase’s role as Lilo’s voice remains a prominent part of her public legacy, with the character closely associated with Disney’s franchise and subsequent media. When an estate dispute arises involving a recognizable figure tied to major studio work, it can also increase attention on how rights and obligations related to past performances are handled, particularly when estate administration overlaps with contracts, residual structures, or other payments that may be governed by existing agreements.

For now, the practical effect of the mother’s petition, as described by The Hollywood Reporter, is to seek court-granted control over Chase’s approximately $400,000 estate and the process that follows. The next steps would depend on what the probate court orders and whether any other parties contest the request, including through filings that address management authority and distribution priorities.