Late Anne Heche's Son Reveals Her Lack Of Financial Records Amid Dealing With Creditors

Anne Heche's son, Homer Laffoon, is baring it all regarding his mother's financial status.

The late actress' son claimed his mother did not keep proper records of her finances before she died, which has made sorting out her debt a hassle.

At the time of her death, Anne Heche was neck-deep in a series of financial upheavals, including over $36,000 in unpaid credit card debts.

Appointed as the estate's administrator after Heche's passing on August 11, 2022, Laffoon submitted a status report on March 21, stating that the estate is not yet ready to be closed. 

He reported difficulties finalizing his mother's estate due to the absence of financial records and claims from third parties totaling $4.1 million. 

Laffoon explained the complexity of the matter, citing multiple sources of income, a lack of organizational records from Heche, and the unique circumstances surrounding the actress's death. 

Per In Touch, Laffoon insisted that all the arising issues have contributed to the prolonged administration process. 

According to Laffoon, his mother left behind a modest bank account and residual income from past projects. She also owned a corporation for career-related functions, membership in a podcast LLC, and various personal belongings.

Following the actress' death, her estate has revealed approximately $200,000 in assets. However, the estate is currently burdened by several claims from creditors, primarily arising from the car accident that led to her hospitalization and eventual passing nine days later.

Among the claims, Lynne Mishele, a resident of the home the actress crashed into in Los Angeles, has sought $2 million in damages. 

Additionally, co-owners of the property, Jennifer and John Durand, have filed a separate claim for at least $2 million. The Ohio native's ex-boyfriend, actor Thomas Jane, has also lodged a claim for $149,106, citing a loan he provided to the actress that was not repaid before her death.

As the estate administrator, Laffoon indicated in his status report that the estate is insolvent when considering the total value of the assets against the creditors' claims.

He mentioned ongoing negotiations with the creditors to reach settlements to avoid lengthy and costly litigation. Despite the challenges, Laffoon was optimistic that a fair resolution could be achieved for all claims without legal battles.

As the administrator of his mother's estate, Laffoon reported that he finalized a book advance and royalty agreement for the actress' memoir, "Call Me Anne," which she had started prior to her passing. 

The book was published in January 2023; however, sales have disappointed, with Laffoon anticipating a total income of less than $25,000 from the project.

In addition, Heche's son has recently received authorization to collect her acting royalty payments. He is currently gathering information regarding other businesses that the late actress may have owned before her death.

Laffoon also detailed the management of his mother's property, explaining that he inventoried and photographed the contents of her apartment before relocating them to a secure storage facility.

He reportedly faced challenges finding a reputable company to assist with an estate sale but eventually secured one to help sell her belongings. Laffoon noted that the sale of personal items has been completed, with the last being a piano.

He indicated that he requires additional time to collect the royalty payments and finalize the necessary paperwork before the estate can be officially closed.

After Laffoon declared his mother's estate bankrupt in 2023, according to The Blast, he revealed in 2024 that additional assets were found, valued at approximately $92,500. 

Laffoon updated the inventory of his mother's estate and uncovered complete ownership of Celestia Films worth $50,000 and 50 percent ownership in Anne & Heather Ink LLC, connected to her podcast with Heather Duffy. 

He noted that the estate included another $25,000 in household furniture in a condo in Downtown Los Angeles and had generated $10,000 in residual income. 

The estate has also earned $1,500 in royalties from the actress's 2001 memoir, "Call Me Crazy," and $5,000 from its 2023 sequel, "Call Me Anne."

In 2023, he mentioned a discovery of $110,000 in assets, including several uncashed royalty checks, one worth $25,000, and another $76,000 held in a bank account.

Laffoon was granted the responsibility of overseeing his mother's estate, which included specific rights and duties to manage her personal property. 

His duties involved preserving her belongings from damage and waste and relocating them to a storage facility, with the requirement to keep an inventory of the items within a certain timeframe.

Furthermore, he was entrusted with protecting the earnings from her book, "Call Me Anne," released in January 2023. The court also provided him access to her financial records and the responsibility of filing her tax returns.

Additionally, Laffoon was empowered to take legal action on behalf of the late author, allowing him to initiate, maintain, or defend any necessary legal proceedings.

Kudos to Anne Heche's son, Homer Laffoon, who continues to tie up all the loose ends in his late mother's case.