Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Widow Sues His Mother

Tenisha Warner had to file a lawsuit on the first anniversary of her husband's death.

The widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner is suing his mother over access to his trust.

Tenisha Warner filed a lawsuit for over $1.2 million from Warner's mother. The lawsuit was filed in a court in Georgia where Warner lived. This was on the first anniversary of the actor's death. Warner's mother oversees his trust.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica. He was known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show.

Tenisha Warner said she tried to resolve her husband's estate privately.

Malcolm wanted to provide for their daughter and her.

Tenisha is struggling to care for their daughter. She had to take action to protect their rights.

The 1996 trust gives all of the estate to other family members, mostly to Warner's mother.

The lawsuit says Warner did not complete financial obligations to his wife and daughter. Tenisha is seeking over $1 million.

Warner's mother posted a tribute on his Instagram account on the anniversary of his death.

She asked how she could be alive when her child was not.

Warner's mother advised people to take care of their loved ones and resolve conflicts.

CBC News tried to contact Warner's mother for comment but did not receive a response.

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