By Teguan Harris
The dispute regarding the late American Pickers star’s will has now reached new heights. The U.S. Sun previously reported that Frank Fritz’s lawyer filed a “will prior to death” to “safe keep” the document in October 2023, and a certificate was issued for approval of the will on October 18 2024, after Fritz’s passing. However, Fritz’s father, Bill Fritz, claims to the publication that the will was fake.
The former American Pickers host passed away on September 30 after health complications from a stroke he had in 2022. Four months after his tragic passing, a friend of Frank's challenged his will and demanded a trial to determine Frank’s estate. With Bill’s claims that the will was fake, the challenge for his will is tougher. Frank’s father, Bill Fritz, expressed his concerns to The U.S. Sun: “It is a fake will. He did not have a will. He did not sign it. I am his only loved one. I am his only survivor. None of them are related to him. I am the only relation he has," Bill continued to raise skepticism towards other parties. “All the others are trying to get money. They are nothing but people who worked for him.”
The Late 'American Pickers' Star’s Father is Now Challenging The Will
Bill revealed to The U.S. Sun that he and his son were close, despite Frank’s friend’s claims that he was barely involved in his son’s life. Bill revealed that he and Frank would spend summers deep sea fishing at his home in Saint Thomas. He then tells the publication, “I am requesting the entire state.” The U.S. Sun reported that the late American Pickers star is estimated to have had a net worth of $6 million. His estate includes his fortune, his motorcycle collection, several rare antiques, and his $155,000 Iowa farmhouse.
Frank Fritz’s Friend Fights Back Against Bill’s Claims
A source that is fighting to protect Frank’s estate from Bill dismisses Bill’s claims that the will was fake. “He’s asking for the whole estate. He wants the will to be thrown out so his money will go to the nearest relative, which is Bill,” the source revealed to The U.S. Sun.
“His father had very little to do with Frank. He only came to see Frank once when he suffered the stroke.”
Regarding Frank’s decision about his will, the source said, “he was
making all decisions himself.” “It was the guardian’s responsibility to
carry out Frank’s wishes, which I assure you he did. The courts have already accepted it. They just have to accept it again now." Bill’s lawyer Gourley revealed that he has “filed a petition on
behalf of Frank’s family challenging the validity of that will.” ““We
believe the evidence will ultimately show that the will is invalid for
at least one if not multiple reasons,” he stated. “The case is
relatively new and will now proceed to be litigated in District Court.” American Pickers airs on the History Channel.
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“It Is a Fake Will”: Late ‘American Pickers’ Host’s Will Dispute Takes a Shocking Turn
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