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DJ AM Left $1M, No Will

Late DJ's mother asks to be named as sole heir

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2009 5:32 AM CDT

(Newser) – DJ AM died without leaving a will or any instructions on what should be done with his fortune, E! Online reports. The late DJ's mother has asked a court to name her as his sole heir, since he had no spouse or children. The 36-year-old DJ died with assets of some $3.9 million and debts of $2.9 million for a net worth of roughly $1 million, according to court documents.

A hearse stands inside the gates at Hillside Memorial Park during a private funeral service for DJ AM, whose real name was Adam Goldstein, in Los Angeles yesterday.
A hearse stands inside the gates at Hillside Memorial Park during a private funeral service for DJ AM, whose real name was Adam Goldstein, in Los Angeles yesterday.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Adam Goldstein, also known as DJ AM, performs during the T-Mobile Boulevard block party in Columbia, SC, last year.
Adam Goldstein, also known as DJ AM, performs during the T-Mobile Boulevard block party in Columbia, SC, last year.   (AP Photo/The State, Brett Flashnick)
Adam DJ AM Goldstein arrives at Nicky Hilton's 25th birthday party at LAX nightclub in Las Vegas last year.
Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein arrives at Nicky Hilton's 25th birthday party at LAX nightclub in Las Vegas last year.   (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, file)
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COMMENTS
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riffran
Sep 3, 2009 10:43 AM CDT
well..if there is no kids, no wife, no will, the next of kin is usually the recipient...cue the false claims of "he promised me that money" by the vultures
sache
Sep 3, 2009 3:29 AM CDT
Lumina , you are one heartless SOB. You sound pretty damn miserable yourself .

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