The Bennett Family Drama: Daughters Allege Brother’s Dominance in Father’s Finances

Tony Bennett’s Daughters Sue Brother Over Financial Control

• Legal Action: Antonia and Johanna Bennett file lawsuit claiming brother Danny’s financial dominance.
• Allegations: Sisters seek damages, removal of Danny as family trust trustee for financial misconduct.

Antonia and Johanna Bennett, daughters of the late jazz legend Tony Bennett, continue their legal dispute against their sibling Danny.

In a legal complaint lodged on March 31 and obtained by PEOPLE, the sisters accuse their brother of acting unlawfully and aim to uphold their father’s intentions.

They assert that Danny held complete sway over their father’s finances, pre and post his passing at 96 in July 2023, exploiting his authority for personal profit.

When contacted for a reaction, Danny’s legal representative did not respond promptly.

The lawsuit claims, “Tony made clear that all his children should be treated equally,” emphasizing the devotional bond Tony shared with his offspring.

It further adds that Danny obstructed Antonia and Johanna from accessing Tony’s property, despite allowing a reporter and photographer from The New York Times Magazine to document their late father’s belongings.

Antonia recounts a distressing incident involving Tony’s bequeathed piano, suggesting Danny neglected its condition and tried to push her to auction the instrument.

Danny’s supposed mishandling of Tony’s possessions is also highlighted in the filing.

Antonia and Johanna highlight the irretrievable loss of their inheritance and demand compensation, urging Danny’s ousting as family trust overseer.

Previously, the sisters accused Danny of financial mismanagement, alleging misappropriation of trust funds.

While beneficiaries of The Tony Bennett 1994 Family Trust, they contest Danny’s solitary trusteeship.

In a counter move, they challenge Danny’s plea to shift jurisdiction or dismiss the lawsuit, citing grave doubts about his trustee conduct.

Insisting on scrutiny of his trusteeship, their filing suggests Tony’s incapacity left Danny as sole trustee, a situation they deem objectionable.

When approached for comment, Danny’s attorney did not respond immediately.

A close source defended Danny’s legacy, stressing his dedication to Tony’s estate planning.

Describing a decades-long fruitful collaboration, the insider upholds Danny’s commitment to honoring his father’s bequest, despite the current family discord.