Estates in the U.K. are typically issued to the deceased’s lawful spouse, or if they were not married, to their nearest blood relative.

The former One Direction member died without a will in October. Under UK inheritance law, Cheryl Tweedy is responsible for his fortune until their son turns 18.

Liam Payne's $32.2 million estate has been left to administrators Cheryl, with whom he shared son Bear, and attorney Richard Mark Bray after the singer died in October with no will.