MECHELLE MCNAIR LISTS HER AND TWO SONS AS HEIRS TO STEVE’S ESTATE
-Mechelle McNair and sons-
Former NFl quarterback Steve Mcnair did not leave a will. As such, a judge has allowed Mechelle McNair, the wife of the slain quarterback, to oversee the NFL player’s estate. Mechelle has 60 days to file an inventory of all of her late husband’s assets.
Although Steve McNair had four children in all, Mechelle McNair listed herself and her two sons, Tyler and Trenton McNair, as the heirs to the estate. Steve McNair’s two other children are from a previous relationship.
See pictures of Mechelle McNair and sons at the funeral service
On July 4, 2009, Steve McNair’s body was found in his home in Nashville, Tennessee the result of a murder-suicide. Police report that the 36-year-old married father of four children was killed by his mistress.
I hope she makes sure that his other 2 children get taken care of as weel, they came before her and her sons, I hope she does the right thing and doesn’t keep everything for herself and her sons just because she is a scorned wife that would be wrong.
Oh pleaese! It is not that woman’s issued to make sure his other children are provided for. Her obligation is with her kids. Sure she’d be noted as a wonderful and kind-hearted woman, but Mr. McNair should have been a little more responsible in his goings on BEYOND creeping.
When she said I do to him, she also said I do to his previous children. They did not ask to brought in this world and have no control over the actions of their father. A real woman would make sure that her, her kids, and her step children are secure. True he should not have been cheating but those children were here first and deserve what was left of their father too. People can be so nasty and selfish!
Y ou are not lying..MOney brings out the wrost in people - To leave those boys out would be some FOUL [stuff]
I agree with everything you said.
I also wanted to add that the older children are related to her own children, so i would hate to see them getting angry about not being include and influencing their relationship with the younger siblings.
Also i think he has enough money for ALL of them to be taken care of. IF she does not share it fairly than she is just being GREEDY.
Great point, Camie. Her children are related to his previous kids. It would only be the right thing to do to make sure those children have something. He was their father too. But you know the old saying, “The love of money is the root of all evil.”
Shana,…. His other children had nothing to do with the situation. If this woman is a true woman she will provide for his other children and his mother. You are selfish and I hope whoever is in your life sees that.
I believe she did that only because as a mother, her main focus was on her own children. Not saying she won’t provide for his other children but as a parent your main goal naturally would be to make sure yours is squared away.
I don’t think she will leave his children out. But you never know what people will do once they’re in control. Money can make people change for the worst.
Dear Miss Shana I take it you’re not a mother, because if you were you wouldn’t feel this way. Those children belong to him also. When Mrs. McMair signed on to become his wife those children came along with him. If I’m not mistaken her father is a Pastor, and she should know the GODLY thing to do would be to help his children and his family. I don’t understand you’re mad enough not to provide for his children, but you’re not mad enough to walk away from their dad’s money.
what a selfish thing to do…I hope she includes his other two children.I can see the mother of the other two children taking her to court.Why didnt he leave a will that was stupid on his part
How old are his two outside sons? I’m willing to bet they were conceived during the course of his relationship with Mechelle. Hadn’t they been together since college? Anyway, she needs to look out for those boys just like she does her own. It’s the right thing to do.
His oldest son -Steve Jr is 17
and Steven is 15,
and here are some real facts…He had those kids pre-Mechelle, by two different women.
Based on what I know about how they got started ( I went to ASU with the both of them) she was not his “college sweetheart” Sher was dating another guy for about two years, and he had several other women! She became interested in him when talks got serious about him being drafted. I knew this was going to happen…Money was the motivation from the beginning!
OMG not having a will and making all that money!!! These athletes need to get a clue. Either they need to hire a better agent or get an accountant before they signed a lucrative contract. How sad.
Amen! How can you have a business manager, lawyers etc and not have a will? Life his football playing days, there is always an end!
At this point, we’re all speculating on what the Widow McNair will or will not do. Had the two other children in question been results of affairs post her union to Steve McNair, I could totally understand why she may not want to provide for them. However; since they appear to have been around before her children were born, it’s safe to assume that she has some form of relationship with them and based on those relationships, will know what it is that she needs to do for their benefit. For now, the woman is publicly humiliated and in the process of grieving so it’s only fair that she being given the privacy and respect due the situation.
Yea, that is mssed up, his other kids should also be heirs of his estate. I hope he isn’t one of those ladies, that just care about her kids and not the rest. I am assuming that the other two kids were before his and her two kids, so in all right they should be on the list too.
i agree with nikki about the older children, i am glad shes in charge though serves his cheatin ass right!
Calm down….I believe the other two kids are HER kids that SHE had from a previous relationship/marriage. Maybe it’s just procedural or something for the biological children to be listed for the sake of the law. But I’m sure she’ll take care of them all, like she’s been doing.
No..they are not her kids, they are his kids from a previous relationship. The right thing to do would be to make sure his other childern are taken care of. He was their father and im pretty sure when he was alive they were taken care of so she can give thme something too. If the shoe was on the other foot she would be expecting something.
The other two kids are HIS children from a previous relationship….
But isn’t it funny that before now all we heard was about Mechelle and her four boys from the media! Now when its time to talk the talk and walk the walk she is only claiming her two boys…
Giggles, are you reading these comments?
The other boys are HIS. 17 year old Steve Jr. and 15 yr old Steven.
With those names they would have to be by two different women. Mechelle and Steve have only been together 12 yrs. Both children were evidently BEFORE her time.
Living in Baltimore, MD it has been noted that his wife Mechelle knew he was cheating on her. It has been noted in the media that he was cheating with some other woman for 6 years. READ! THINK! She knew he was cheating - Mechelle was probably cheating with him when he was with the mother of his 15 yr old son. Why are so many of you not seeing the big picture? How could he spend so much time with this 20 yr old child and his wife not go looking to see who he was spending it with? Even women with no money want to know why their man is not spending the time with them.
I don’t see why people are making a big hoopla about her not including his other two children. If she includes them, that’s her decision. She deserves the right to decipher what to do with his estate. She’s been through more than her share in this situation. Yes, it would be very nice of her to include his other two children, but it is certainly NOT her responsibility.
those other children are by him ~ They look to be older (in their late teens) and it is only right to include them in their father’s inhertitance ~ which i am sure she will do as her anger should be at him and not his offspring…His mother however, that’s another story…LOL!
@ Shana
Oh please my behind just because he didn’t have a will his other kids are out in the cold I don’t think so. She would be considered and evil person and wrong for not making sure his other children are taken care of she came second. Those other boys are just as entitled to that money as she and her boys are, and if she doesn’t I hope the other woman takes her greedy behind to court.
Even if she does not list the other children, those children have a right to claim an interest in the estate. I am sure if their moms have any sense, they have retained an attorney to secure their interests. The courts WILL NOT exclude the other children.
She is not mean and evil by listing just herself and two children. She is not “responsible” for those children. She has no legal interest to represent them. Trust me, those kids will get something. As the wife she will get the most, but the remainder will probably be divided 4 ways.
There may already be a court order (child support) which provides treatment for the other two children.
Mechelle McNair has every right to look out for her self and her sons. She was legally married to him. I am sure that the mother of his other children will file for support for her children. It should be ok for all children involved. I hope it will be ok for Mrs. McNair that she is taken care of. A lot of times when children are involved the overlook the wife.I hope it is not a lot of bitter bickering. I think everyone has been through enough.
When you marry a man who has previous kids, those children become your own. Hopefully they will be included in McNair’s estate as well..Such a tragic thing to go through
I’m sure she will make sure the other 2 kids are taken care of. She can’t be that evil. Those kids did not ask to be in this situation. But anyway if she don’t i’m sure the other mother will. She maybe better off giving them there’s off the top cause if the other mother takes her to court she might lose way more. Sometimes it pays to see the bigger picture….
Exactly Tia, I was thinking the same dayum thang. No matter what she do, the other two kids still gonna get a chunk of child support. I hate it when people do that and it’s always the woman. Those are his kids too and they didn’t do nothing to her. I guess she’s just getting as good as she gave, God work in mysterious ways.
It is her responsibility Tight and I can’t stand selfish women like you. They were her responsibility when he was alive, because I know they spent time at their father’s house. The way he was running the streets, I know they was left there with her. They are the siblings to her children, they are blood and that only causes a rift between the children. One thing about me, before I got married. If a man didn’t take care of his kid/kids, his azz couldn’t be with me. I know the feeling because my daughter father was like that, yet spent all his time with the kids he had by his wife. When he passed away, my daughter shed a few tears and after that she was okay. That’s what happen when u treat kids wrong and those are the ones that almost always turn out to be something in life.
I agree. Not to mention the fact that she ain’t picked up a football or led a team to any Super Bowls, so you’d think she’d be a bigger person and do the right damn thing. I love all you chicks on here acting like it’s her money to dole out. She didnt make it, Steve did, so if anything it was the both of theirs. What’s his is his sons. That’s the bottom line!
I understand why she didn’t include the other children. Yeah she married him and yes the kids becomes hers. But is the other children’s mother worried about Mechelle’s children!!! I can answer that NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Trust me I been there and back. Some “baby mamas” (not real mothers)are ignorant and would want it all because of being bitter before he died. So for it not to be so much conflict because it is going to be conflict, she did the right thing. You never know what was the situation in the pasts between his wife and the mother of his other children. The mother of his other children is responsible for getting her children what is deserve. SO SHE NEED TO GET A LAWYER. Sorry if this offend someone but its the truth and that’s life. But Im sure she isn’t going to exclude them out!!!
Bitter Step Mom, I guess it depends on the circumstances behind the previous children’s mother and Mrs. McNair. If all the adults involved are mature, they can get past their differences and get along for the sake of the children. Children don’t ask to be in the center of their parents’ mess. I know for a fact that it can and does happen where both families get along wonderfully. I’ve seen it in my own family. Both the parents and step-parents get together on holidays with all the grandchildren. I’m not saying all blended families have to be warm and fuzzy toward each other, but at least cordial. Unfortunately I have enough sense to know that isn’t always the case, but again, the children are always caught in the middle of adult’s bull-ish.
First, my heart goes out to their entire family…bless their hearts.
She needs to get with the program and make sure his other two children receive what is theirs….I hope she does not act like that. People get really stingy when it comes to money after people die….let’s not be nasty.
Just because one has the right to do something doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do. I’m sure Mrs. McNair will do the right thing by those other children. If not, I’m sure their mother will be visiting an attorney as well as she should.
Best of luck to Mrs. McNair and her children. That picture with her son leaning on her is so heartbreaking.
Legally, they are his heirs as well and will be taken care of. I don’t believe however that she wasn’t aware of his affair(s)
this is simple. if steve was taking care of the other kids while he was alive, they should continue to be taken care of. if steve included the other kids with his/mechelle’s kids, then the kids should be included.
Y r people crying about a will, it wouldn’t have matter if he had a will, she would still get everything cuz the law says the wife gets EVERYTHING, the children (who r under 18 or can’t prove he plan 2 provide 4 them later) get a piece of the estate. (Until there 18). So if his kids r underage or in college they be okay if not then they need 2 get up n get a job. Hopfully she’ll give them something if not time 4 them 2 grow up
When a man dies in my state without a will the estate is divided between his heirs. Everyone gets an equal share, including the wife, but the mothers of the minor children will have to file in their behalf.
um it’s not this woman’s responsibility to provide for the other two boys, it’s their mothers responsibility she needs to let it been known those boys are entitled part of his estate.
Also that should’ve been McNair’s duty, he should’ve already had a will if he would’ve had one maybe all his kids would be taken care of, you can’t trust no one else to take care of your kids, he should’ve done that
The other two children will be able to get a social security check from their father..
The sons are from two previous affairs, Steve jr (17) and Steven (15) they are pratically grow,. I’m sure she’ll give them money for college etc. But Steve Jr is a big upcoming player also I hear. Steve sr is a dumbone for this preventable situation!
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This is a twist of fate!! I hope his Moms and the other children were kind to her…she is holding the cards now. This is Momma’s house!!
she doesn’t hold any cards no judge would allow her to not provide for his other children and even though she is his wife the law always provides for the children of the deceased over anyone else.
That’s just horrible. That man should have been spending more time taking care of business instead of putting in work. To leave no will or provisions for his older two is just irresponsible and just flat out wrong. I hope that Mechelle does the right thing, but considering the circumstances of his death, she could wind up messing over the older boys just because she’s pissed at him. I hope not, but pictures of him and that [girl] are all over the web. How do you think she’s gonna react? If it were me, I have to say, I wouldn’t be inclined to be understanding or ‘nice’. Mainly because, I would be wondering just how many of his friends and family knew about that [that girl] and helped him keep it quiet. And I’m sorry, it appears that a fair number of folks knew about him and that girl. They might come up short if it were me, under these circumstances.
Since we really don’t know what is going on behind closed doors, we should not get riled up about it… Their father should have made sure his children were provided for.
Do we know for sure he didn’t have a will? Maybe the wife has discarded the will, for her your own selfish benefit. It wouldn’t surprise me since she has excluded the two older children.
As a mother of two i feel as though she has every right to claim what is hers. My husband is cheating on me and we dont live together but his girl is pregnant. I have no plans on getting a divorce as of right now and if he passed away right now that child has a right to have part of whatever he has.
Wow…you have a really big heart Sheena or maybe thats just the type of relationship you have. I can say that if my husband laid up and made a baby with another woman, I wouldn’t want anything to do with that…once the baby comes, they still have feelings and those folk keep laying up….good luck to you.
Rather this woman like it or not the other two children are her two kids siblings. What is wrong with people??? All of those kids should be provided for…. God don’t like ugly, she don’t have to be stingy it’s more than enough for her and all four of those kids!
Legally she cannot claim nor make any legal claims for his other children. She can only make claims for the two she gave birth to. Their parent or legal guardian will have to file for them, this is the same for any legal matter where children are concerned. Only the parents or legal guardians can conduct business for them so she has no rights to their personal information or business.
You are so right Andy. I’m with you one hundred percent. People are all assuming that she filed and left the other two children out. By law, she could not list them as heirs. That’s why she only listed her two kids, and had their names listed else where because legally their mothers have to do that. This woman has been through enough, and for people to be running around here talking and don’t know what they are talking about, making her look like the bad person is this situation. She never planned to leave them out, it’s protocol. But I still say this, that man should have had something in place for his family. A will, then none of this would be an issue. It shows what kind of man he was.
*****LET ME FIND OUT MY HUSBAND WAS CREEPING AND HIS LITTLE FRIEND KILLED HIM….I’D SAY GOOD RIDDENS! I WOULD BURY HIS [butt]IN A PINE BOX AND SMILE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK! CALL ME BITC* IF YA WANT TOO. BUT IF I BORE HIS CHILDREN AND HE STILL HE WANTED TO BE A CHEATER KNOWIN I COULD GET HALF AND HE STILL DID HIS DIRT…..HUH. HIS BAD!I SAY TO HIS WIFE….PICK YA HEAD UP GIRL,GET THE BOYS INTO THERAPY AND GET ON WITH LIFE. AND BOUGHT HER A ESCALADE? OH WELL NAW…. LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK I TELL YA
Girl,(RINA) you know she was really nice about the situation and people want to get down on her. Considering the situation most women wouldn’t have even buried him, let alone going to the funeral. She did good. Alot of women wouldn’t have even went to the funeral. Do you know how much public humiliation that was to go through? I bet his mother even knew about this girl, as well as his brother. But someone on here mentioned that her father was a minister, so I’m sure they’re a lot of prayers going up for her. That’s a lot to deal with. I pray they her an the boys (all four) be ok. I know the boys(all four) miss thier father, but she’ll be better of without him anyway from the looks of it. I can only imagine all the crap these NFL/NBA wives go through and put up with.