Warner family dispute over estate escalates as mother alleges widow cut off granddaughter

Pamela Warner filed court documents accusing Tenisha Warner of ending her relationship with their daughter, MacKenzie, after Malcolm-Jamal Warner died in July 2025 during a trip to Costa Rica. The filing, which details a broader dispute over the actor's estate, claims Tenisha has delayed settlement of the inheritance and questions the management of a Los Angeles property that Malcolm allegedly intended for his wife and daughter. Pamela states she holds no personal animosity toward Tenisha but is uncertain about the motivations behind the actions. Tenisha has previously argued that the trust governing the estate does not include Pamela or MacKenzie, and she has contested the sale of the property, citing insufficient estate funds to cover monthly carrying costs of $9,000. The legal conflict, first reported by media outlets, continues as both sides seek resolution of the financial and custodial issues surrounding the estate.