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Tony Bennett's Daughters Sue Brother Over Mishandling Estate Assets

From left, Johanna Bennett, Susan Benedetto, Tony Bennett and Antonia Bennett attend Tony Bennett's 85th birthday gala in New York, Sept. 18, 2011. Tony Bennett's two daughters are suing their

Legendary singer Tony Bennett's two daughters have filed a lawsuit against their brother, accusing him of mismanaging and withholding information about their father's assets as the trustee of his estate. The lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges that the brother failed to disclose all proceeds from the recent sale of Tony Bennett's catalog and image rights to a brand development firm.

The court filing claims that the sisters have not been provided with sufficient details about the transaction despite repeated requests, leaving it unclear which music assets and other properties were included in the deal. The brother, who also served as the singer's manager, has been accused of benefiting personally from transactions made on behalf of Tony Bennett, the family trust, and Benedetto Arts LLC.

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