Anne Heche's Son Settles with Creditors for Fatal Crash

Anne Heche's family has reached a preliminary agreement regarding claims against her estate following the tragic car accident that claimed her life. As reported exclusively by Us Weekly, Anne Heche's son Homer Laffoon, who is managing her estate, has requested an additional six months to finalize all necessary arrangements. The circumstances surrounding Anne's passing required significant time and effort to evaluate potential claims and negotiate a potential settlement. Laffoon's attorney stated that they have secured a tentative agreement pending court approval and are hopeful to resolve all creditor claims without litigation. Following Anne's passing, Laffoon took on the responsibility of managing her finances, debts, and other financial matters. The estate faced significant claims from creditors, including claims related to the car crash from homeowners and tenants totaling $2 million each, as well as a claim from Thomas Jane seeking repayment of a loan. Additionally, Laffoon noted challenges in managing royalties from Anne's entertainment work due to a lack of proper records, and has taken steps to secure these payments. The estate was found to be insolvent, with assets totaling around $200,000, including ownership in Celestia Films, furniture, residuals, book royalties, and financial accounts. Laffoon and his half-brother are the sole beneficiaries of the estate, following a legal dispute over the administration handled in favor of Laffoon. The official cause of Anne Heche's death was listed as inhalation and thermal injuries, with reports of cocaine use at the time of the accident not believed to have caused impairment.