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Priscilla Presley Puts Lawsuit On Blast For Claiming She Pulled Plug On Lisa Marie To Gain Control Of Elvis Estate

by Ruth A • Published August 15, 2025

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The Priscilla Presley lawsuit has escalated with serious new claims from two of her former business partners. In a $50 million filing, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko accuse the 80-year-old widow of Elvis Presley of fraud, cover-ups, and exploiting the death of her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. The case focuses on the final hours of Lisa Marie’s life and whether her medical wishes were ignored.

The legal action alleges Priscilla acted quickly after Lisa Marie’s hospitalization, removing her from life support despite instructions to prolong her life. The lawsuit also claims she used the moment to regain influence over the Presley estate. Priscilla’s attorney, Marty Singer, has strongly rejected these accusations, calling them “shameful” and “salacious.”

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Claims of Estate Power Struggle

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Priscilla Presley/ImageCollect

According to Fox News, the complaint states that Lisa Marie had been preparing to remove Priscilla as trustee of a multimillion-dollar trust. As a result, her former partners claim Priscilla viewed the medical crisis as a chance to secure her position. They also allege she released a carefully worded statement soon after Lisa Marie’s death to present herself as the grieving matriarch.

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Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla Presley/ImageCollect

Furthermore, the Priscilla Presley lawsuit asserts that this statement was part of a larger plan to strengthen her public image before legal disputes over the estate began. Her team denies any such strategy, insisting that the accusations misrepresent her actions during a time of deep personal loss.

Disputes Over Finances and Past Deals

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Elvis and Priscilla Presley and their daughter, Lisa Marie/Instagram

Beyond the family conflict, the lawsuit outlines major financial disagreements. Kruse and Fialko say they invested millions of dollars and extensive time in rebuilding Priscilla’s brand, paying debts, and brokering new deals. However, they claim she hid a 2005 sale of her name, image, and likeness rights to Elvis Presley Enterprises for $6.5 million.

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Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough, Priscilla Presley/Instagram

The lawsuit also alleges that after benefiting from their work, Priscilla cut ties, damaged their reputations, and filed a retaliatory elder abuse claim. In contrast, she has accused them of isolating her from trusted advisors and taking control of her personal affairs. The case now moves forward, with both sides preparing for a contentious courtroom battle.

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