Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Calls into Court Hearing from Mental Health Ward
A Los Angeles judge has denied Cher’s request for a temporary conservatorship over the estate of her son, Elijah Blue Allman, though the ruling was issued without prejudice, meaning she may refile in the future.
During an April 24 court hearing, the judge determined there was not enough urgency to justify immediate intervention. Cher had argued that Allman, 49, is “gravely disabled” due to ongoing mental health challenges and substance abuse issues, claiming he is unable to responsibly manage money he receives from a trust established by his late father, Gregg Allman.
Allman appeared remotely from a psychiatric hospital, where he is reportedly being treated while also facing criminal charges connected to two cases in New Hampshire. The judge noted that because he is currently hospitalized and under legal supervision, there was no immediate indication that he could freely access or misuse trust funds.
The court also questioned the timing of the filing, pointing out that trust distributions have occurred for years and that the petition was submitted only weeks before Allman’s next scheduled payment. According to the judge, this timeline did not demonstrate an emergency requiring temporary conservatorship.
Cher alleged in court documents that her son lacks financial judgment and quickly spends money on drugs, luxury hotels, and transportation services. She further claimed he struggles with severe addiction issues, unpaid taxes, and financial instability.
This is not the first time Cher has sought legal control over her son’s finances. She initially filed for conservatorship in 2023 but withdrew the petition in 2024 after mediation efforts reportedly improved family communication. In the latest filing, Cher requested that professional fiduciary Jason Rubin serve as conservator rather than herself.
Although the request was denied, the judge acknowledged concerns raised by family and friends about Allman’s behavior but concluded that the evidence presented did not currently prove he lacked legal capacity or required a probate conservatorship.