The former One Direction member died without a will in October. Under UK inheritance law, Cheryl Tweedy is responsible for his fortune until their son turns 18.

Liam Payne died with an estate worth tens of millions of dollars and no will directing where that money should go. So while a British court makes its final decision, it has reportedly granted administrative responsibilities to the singer's ex-girlfriend,

According to the newly issued court docs, obtained by People, the net value of Liam’s estate is over £24 million, which converts to roughly $32.2 million. In the UK, if a person dies without a will, the money will typically go straight to their children, so long as they have no living wife, husband, or civil partner.