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Josh Mercado

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177631911880520260416 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="950"/>Photo from Lotlot de Leon&#x27;s Instagram account </div>Following Ian de Leon&#x27;s<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/4/14/ian-de-leon-defends-sole-heir-role-says-siblings-remain-included-0955"> interview with Rico Hizon</a> on ANC&#x27;s &quot;Beyond the Exchange,&quot; in which he claimed to be the sole heir of his late mother Nora Aunor, actress Lotlot de Leon issued an official statement through her legal counsel Mark Julius Estur of Estur &amp; Associates, clearing things once and for all.Estur wrote, “Our client, Ms. Lotlot de Leon, eldest daughter of our late National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts, Ms. Nora Aunor, would be issuing this statement today to clarify her lack of involvement with any, or all, initiatives organized by Mr. lan de Leon, relative to the administration and management of the estate of their mother in light of the recent interview he had on the 71 episode of ABS-CBN News Channel&#x27;s Beyond the Exchange with journalist and veteran anchor, Rico Hizon.”“To dispel any speculations and doubt, Ms. de Leon was not in any way and in any capacity involved or consulted in the establishment of a One Person Corporation (OPC) for both a foundation and an enterprise in honor of Ms. Nora Aunor which Mr. lan De Leon has mentioned in his interview. In fact, it is our view that a Foundation cannot be established through an OPC legally. Any statement of attribution to Ms. de Leon is misleading and a false representation,” the counsel added.“She has not participated in the founding, management or fundraising efforts of the OPCs that Mr. Ian de Leon has established and that her personal charitable efforts remain focused elsewhere.“In Mr. de Leon&#x27;s recent interview, he stated that, despite the claim of being the sole heir, our Client and her siblings are still included in the plans. Our client denies such statement as insofar as she is concerned, she was not consulted and simply informed at the very least of any participation or plans for the administration of their mother&#x27;s estate. To our client&#x27;s knowledge, there is no Last Will and Testament executed assigning sole administration and authority to the estate of their mother,” they clarified.They continued, “Ms. de Leon is not after any inheritance nor seeking for any gain attached to the estate and legacy of her mother. She has stepped away completely and this was a conscious and respectful decision after Mr. lan de Leon chose to take full responsibility for all legal matters.”“Relative to the foundation that our client has previously established together with her siblings, Mr. lan de Leon was informed about this matter beforehand and he expressed his support then. It was deeply hurtful and difficult to understand on our client&#x27;s end when, after the foundation&#x27;s YouTube channel and Facebook page were made public, he denied knowledge of the same. lan De Leon and our Client have no communication since.“Ms. de Leon has remained silent before out of respect for their mother and to avoid further conflicts during an already difficult time. But that silence has been misunderstood. Our client will not allow her name to be dragged into something she is not a part of, or used in a way that does not reflect the truth.“Our client stands independently and refuses to be part of a false narrative. We ask the public and media to kindly ensure that her name is not used in association with Mr. lan De Leon&#x27;s efforts. No further comments on this matter shall be made.“Today is National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts, the late Ms. Nora Aunor&#x27;s first death anniversary, let us continue to honor her memories and remember her with love. “We extend our sincere gratitude to the public for the continued love and support for Ms. Nora Aunor. Her legacy will continue to live on through those whose lives she has touched.&quot;Ms. Lotlot de Leon shall continue to honor her mother&#x27;s memory privately, truthfully and in her own way,” they ended.

Following Ian de Leon's interview with Rico Hizon on ANC's "Beyond the Exchange," in which he claimed to be the sole heir of his late mother Nora Aunor, actress Lotlot de Leon issued an official statement through her legal counsel, clearing things once and for all.

Following Ian de Leon's interview with Rico Hizon on ANC's "Beyond the Exchange," in which he claimed to be the sole heir of his late mother Nora Aunor, actress Lotlot de Leon issued an official statement through her legal counsel, clearing things once and for all.

Lotlot de Leon 'not after any inheritance,' says legal counsel following brother's statements

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Lotlot de Leon 'not after any inheritance,' says legal counsel following brother's statements

Josh Mercado

Published April 16, 2026 01:59 PM PHT

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