Sir Elton John Posted by David West , 28/02/2018

Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John was "snubbed" after his late mother changed her will and left him none of her fortune, it has been reported.

Sheila Farebrother, who died aged 92 in December 2017, is said to have left half of her £534,000 estate to Bob Halley, a former PA and chauffeur after she changed her will 24 days before her death, the Sun newspaper reported. The other half of her estate went to the singer's half-brother Frederick Farebrother and a friend, Deborah Woodward.

Sir Elton was left two urns and family photos, the newspaper reported. He apparently fell out with his mother after she had thought that Halley had been fired in 2008 due to the influence of Sir Elton's husband, David Furnish. Halley had resigned from his role. Sheila said Halley was "like a son" to her, although sources close to the singer-songwriter said he left of his own accord.

Sir Elton has spoken of his differences with his mother although they were eventually reconciled quite recently. After her funeral however, he said of her on social media: "Thank you for bringing me into the world and for all that you have done for me."

Sir Elton is worth £300m, so it's not the money that matters. However, at The Probate Bureau we frequently receive enquiries from people cut out of estates due to amended wills often very near to the end of a person’s life. Proper procedure is vital so if you are thinking of reviewing your will or feel you wish to contest a will, call The Probate Bureau on 0800 028 28 37.