Context:

Brendon, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star, died in March and three months later a handwritten will surfaced claiming that his twin gets everything and naming a former girlfriend. His twin Kelton Schultz seeks probate validation, with a hearing set for July 16; the filing notes his parents but mentions no assets. The report also references Brendon’s prior legal issues and health history, and notes tributes from co-stars. The developing estate matter centers on potential distribution and the legitimacy of the handwritten document.

Dive Deeper:

• Kelton Schultz filed May 25 to be the representative for Nicholas Brendon’s estate, signaling the start of probate proceedings.

• The handwritten will reportedly says, 'My will. Sarah gets nothing kel gets everything. He can figure it out,' referencing Brendon’s twin and ex-girlfriend Sarah Marker.

• Court filings list Brendon’s parents, Robert Schultz and Kathleen Schultz, but do not mention any assets.

• A hearing to validate the will is scheduled for July 16, marking a key milestone in resolving Brendon’s estate.

• Brendon’s death was attributed to atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with acute pneumonia and a prior heart attack listed as contributing factors.

• Public coverage notes Brendon’s past legal issues, including prescription fraud charges in 2021 and multiple spinal surgeries prior to his death, alongside tributes from his Buffy cast mates.