A court hearing took place in Los Angeles regarding the management of property and the estate of the late actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away suddenly. Her 11-year-old daughter Kaya, born from her relationship with famous Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko, joined the hearing remotely. The girl appeared on camera wearing a simple white t-shirt with her hair pulled back, maintained a composed demeanor, and briefly answered the judge's questions to confirm her identity.
New Powers and Protection of the Estate
The Los Angeles court officially granted Wladimir Klitschko temporary guardianship over the late actress's property. This decision was made due to the necessity of protecting assets from potential alienation or damage. Earlier, the athlete's lawyers stated that some of Panettiere's belongings, including jewelry, mysteriously ended up in a pawnshop, which required immediate contact with law enforcement to conduct an investigation.
Financial Obligations and Tax Returns
According to case files, the court also empowered Klitschko to sign and file tax returns for his former partner, as well as to pay mandatory taxes. Wladimir announced his intention to personally pay $30,000 in taxes for 2025 out of his own pocket to avoid fines and penalties that could reduce Kaya's inheritance. Later, these expenses are planned to be reimbursed from the estate fund, and the deadline for filing documents was set for October 15, 2026.
Tragic Context and Next Steps
As a reminder, "Heroes" and "Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere tragically passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 36 in her home in South Carolina. In late September, experts confirmed that the cause of death was an accidental overdose of multiple substances, including fentanyl. The next court hearing on the inheritance case is scheduled for December 7, although young Kaya's presence will not be mandatory.
