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New and explosive allegations have surfaced involving Priscilla Presley, the former wife of Elvis Presley, placing the iconic Graceland estate at the center of a growing legal storm. According to a recently filed lawsuit, two of Priscilla Presley’s former business partners accuse her of hiding valuable personal assets at Graceland and misleading the Internal Revenue Service—claims that have sparked widespread public attention and sharp denials from Presley’s representatives.
The lawsuit, brought by former partners Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, alleges that Priscilla Presley used Graceland as a secret storage location for high-value items worth tens of millions of dollars. The plaintiffs further claim they were abruptly fired after urging Presley to disclose these assets to the IRS, framing their dismissal as retaliation for pushing transparency.
However, Graceland’s managing partner, Joel Weinshanker, has categorically denied the allegations. Speaking to NBC News, Weinshanker stated that no such hidden assets exist within the historic mansion. He emphasized that there are no items of significant value concealed at Graceland, dismissing claims of secret millions as entirely false. According to him, one of the most notable personal items on display—a wedding dress—has never been hidden and is well known to the public.
Beyond the financial accusations, the lawsuit includes deeply personal claims related to the death of Elvis and Priscilla’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away suddenly in 2023. The plaintiffs allege that Priscilla sought to profit from Lisa Marie’s life insurance policy and made decisions regarding her medical care that contradicted her daughter’s stated wishes. These allegations have intensified scrutiny and added an emotional dimension to the legal dispute.
Priscilla Presley has publicly acknowledged the pain of losing her daughter, speaking candidly about her grief in recent interviews. She has also addressed the legal turmoil, describing the situation as difficult but insisting that it is in the process of being resolved. While she has not commented in detail on the lawsuit’s specific claims, Presley has filed a countersuit accusing her former business partners of financial elder abuse, escalating what has become a highly contentious legal battle.
The former partners are seeking $50 million in damages, alleging fraud and breach of contract. Meanwhile, the dispute unfolds against the backdrop of complicated family dynamics surrounding Elvis Presley’s estate. After Elvis’s death, Graceland was passed to Lisa Marie Presley, who later left her estate to her daughter, actress Riley Keough. Keough now oversees Graceland and her mother’s estate.
Although Riley Keough has declined to comment directly on the current lawsuits, she has previously expressed public support for her grandmother, Priscilla Presley. For now, Graceland continues to operate as usual, preserving Elvis Presley’s legacy despite the legal and emotional challenges surrounding the family.
As dueling lawsuits continue and allegations mount on both sides, the future outcome remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that one of the most iconic homes in music history has become the unlikely setting for one of the most complex and closely watched legal battles involving the Presley family.