Claude Lemieux's Will Names Wife to Administer Estate

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the late NHL star Claude Lemieux made a decision about who would manage his estate before his tragic death. In his will, the hockey legend stated that he wanted his wife, Deborah Lemieux, to be appointed as the administrator of his estate.

The legal papers indicate that all assets will be distributed according to the terms of a separate trust. The beneficiaries include Deborah, their son Brendan, their daughter Claudia, his grandson Luc, and his granddaughter Sutton. Notably, the list of beneficiaries in Deborah's petition does not explicitly mention Claude's two sons from his first marriage — Michael and Christopher.

TMZ previously reported that Claude Lemieux died by suicide in May at the age of 60. His son found his body at a warehouse owned by the family, though it's unclear which son discovered him. Christopher, Claudia, and Brendan all shared touching tributes to their father online.

The distribution of the estate may spark further discussion given the omission of the sons from the first marriage. However, all details are likely settled within the trust, the terms of which remain confidential.

Claude Lemieux was known for his stellar NHL career, winning four Stanley Cups with three different teams. His sudden death shocked the hockey community, and now his family faces the legal aspects of estate settlement.

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