Actor Scott Caan Files Petition To Manage Father James Caan’s Estate

Actor Scott Caan, son of the late actor James Caan, has filed a petition to administer his father’s estate in new court documents obtained by The Blast.

James is best known for his portrayal of Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather,” which won him both an Oscar and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Unfortunately, he died of heart problems last July at the age of 82.

Scott Caan Named Executor of Father James Caan’s Will

MEGAIn March 2023, The Blast obtained court documents showing that Scott Caan had filed a petition to manage his father’s estate, which was estimated to be worth $35,000. James has two different soil properties. One is estimated to be worth $15,000 while the other is estimated to be worth $20,000.

The Blast also obtained a copy of James Caan’s will, which states that he named Scott Caan as his sole executor. Although Caan died unmarried, he was previously married to Linda Caan, Ingrid Caan, Shielda Caan, and Dorothea Jay Cooper. All his marriages ended in divorce.

“The Misery” actor and Linda share two children together: James and Jacob. He has three children from his other marriages: Tara, Scott, and Alexander. Under the terms of the will, Scott, as his executor, may “sell, lease, mortgage or encumber by deed or trust or otherwise, the whole or any part of my Estate, whether at public or private sale, with or without notice , but subject to such verification as may be required by law.”

The legal document further states that “My Executor may, at the option of my Executor and at the discretion of my Executor, continue to hold, manage and operate any property, business or enterprise that I may hold and have at my death, profits and losses , in any of them, to bear or be charged to my Estate and not my Executors.”

James Caan Died In July 2022 Due To Various Health Conditions

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On July 7, 2022, James Caan’s family took to Twitter to reveal that he had died the following day. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of Jimmy’s death on the evening of July 6,” they said tweeted. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

As The Blast previously reported, the “Brian’s Song” actor’s death certificate revealed that he died of a combination of heart problems. The 82-year-old actor reportedly died of a heart attack and coronary artery disease, the most common heart disease in the United States.

His death certificate stated that he suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, and congestive heart failure. His official time of death was listed as 9:02 pm on July 6 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. The “Elf” actor was buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is the final resting place of many celebrities.

Stephen King & More Record Condolences For Legendary Actor

MEGA One of James Caan’s most famous roles was in the 1990 film “Misery,” based on the novel by Stephen King.

The author of “The Shining” posted his condolences on Twitterwrote, “Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of James Caan, who gave an Oscar-worthy performance as Paul Sheldon in Rob Reiner’s incredible film version of MISERY.”

Costar Kathy Bates, who won an Oscar for her performance, tweeted, “I was saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Shocked. No words. Thank you, Jimmy. Love you, your ‘Kat’ @James_Caan.”

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Close friend Francis Ford Coppola, who directed James Caan in four films, also released a statement after his death. “Jimmy is someone who has been in my life longer and closer than any movie character I’ve ever known,” Coppola said at the time.

“From the early days of working with The Rain People, and throughout all the important events of my life, his films and the many great roles he played will never be forgotten,” he continued. “He will always be my old friend from Sunnyside, my collaborator, and one of the funniest people I’ve ever known.”

Coppola first directed Caan in 1969’s “The Rain People.” Three years later, they made history with “The Godfather.” Caan was also tapped to star in Coppola’s dream project, “Megalopolis,” which is currently in development.

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