Once revered as the queen of Graceland, Priscilla Presley is now navigating one of the most difficult chapters of her life — not on stage, not in the spotlight, but inside courtrooms and behind closed doors. And this week, in a rare public sighting, the 80-year-old matriarch was seen in Los Angeles looking visibly somber and emotionally burdened — a moment that has since captured the attention of fans and media alike.

Dressed in a modest floral blouse and dark trousers, with her iconic red hair pulled neatly back, Priscilla walked slowly through the upscale Bel-Air neighborhood. While she tried to maintain her signature poise, her expression seemed heavy with the emotional and legal battles she’s been quietly enduring.

A Legacy Touched by Tragedy

The past two years have been unimaginably painful for Priscilla. In January 2023, she lost her only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, to complications linked to a prior weight-loss surgery. The sudden loss sent shockwaves throughout the world and left Priscilla heartbroken. Lisa Marie was just 54, and her passing marked the beginning of a long and painful road for her mother — not only emotionally, but also legally.

Lisa Marie’s death triggered a dispute over control of the Presley estate — a sprawling legacy tied to the Elvis brand, music royalties, and family properties, including the iconic Graceland mansion. Priscilla found herself in a tense legal standoff with her granddaughter, actress Riley Keough, over the estate’s trust and management.

The family feud played out in headlines throughout 2023. Although the matter was eventually settled — with Riley maintaining control of the trust and Priscilla reportedly receiving a $1 million settlement — the emotional strain left lasting scars.

Now Facing a New Legal Firestorm

Just as fans thought things might settle for Priscilla, a new storm erupted — this time involving her own business dealings and personal finances. In early 2024, Priscilla filed a $1 million lawsuit against several former associates, alleging they manipulated her during one of the most vulnerable periods in her life.

The defendants — including Brigitte Kruse, Kevin Fialko, Vahe Sislyan, Lynn Walker Wright, and Priscilla Presley Partners LLC — are accused of exploiting Priscilla’s grief, misleading her into signing contracts that handed over control of her own name, likeness, and brand identity.

According to court filings, the group allegedly convinced her that her former financial advisors were not trustworthy. They reportedly persuaded her to dissolve old partnerships and form new business structures — ones that ultimately gave her only a 20% share in ventures based entirely on her public persona. Meanwhile, the group allegedly retained the remaining profits and operated under her name.

Alarming Allegations of Financial Misuse

Among the many allegations in the lawsuit are claims that these individuals:

• Opened accounts using Priscilla’s name and image without proper authorization

• Transferred money from her accounts without her knowledge, including $40,000 from an account belonging to her son, Navarone Garibaldi

• Interfered with her banking relationships and weakened long-standing financial partnerships

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• Misappropriated income tied to the 2023 film Priscilla, directed by Sofia Coppola

• Sabotaged a potential business venture with a cosmetics company, diverting $300,000 for personal use

Priscilla’s attorney, Marty Singer, one of the most respected names in Hollywood legal circles, has called the matter “a serious case of elder abuse and fraud.” According to him, Priscilla was coerced, manipulated, and financially damaged during a time when she was still mourning her daughter’s death.

The Defendants Push Back with Their Own Lawsuit

In response to the lawsuit, Kruse and Fialko have publicly denied all allegations. In fact, Kruse has filed a counter-lawsuit, accusing Priscilla of wrongfully terminating their professional relationship and withholding payment for services rendered. According to Kruse, she helped rescue Priscilla from near financial collapse, claiming Presley was facing $700,000 in tax debt at the time they began working together.

Kruse alleges she worked diligently to secure event appearances, structure business ventures, and leverage the growing interest in the Presley family sparked by the Priscilla biopic. Social media posts from 2021 and 2022 show Kruse and Priscilla appearing at public events together, including a well-publicized luncheon in Beverly Hills.

Her lawsuit paints her as a loyal businesswoman who invested time and resources to manage Presley’s affairs — only to be dismissed without proper compensation. She claims she never received any share of the revenue generated from the ventures they built together.

Two Lawsuits, One Legacy at Stake

With both sides now locked in a fierce legal battle, the heart of the matter lies in control — control over finances, over business partnerships, and ultimately, over the Presley name and legacy. Priscilla’s legal team insists that her decision to end the relationship with Kruse and her partners came after months of concern over mismanagement and unauthorized financial behavior.

Her attorney has requested that Kruse’s lawsuit be dismissed, arguing it’s a retaliatory measure intended to distract from the more serious accusations in Presley’s own case.

A Fight for More Than Money

For fans of Priscilla Presley, this legal saga represents something much deeper than a business dispute. It’s the story of a woman who stood beside one of the world’s greatest icons — Elvis Presley — and has worked for decades to uphold his legacy, her family’s honor, and her own identity. Now, in the twilight of her life, she finds herself defending those very same things once again.

Though she has long been admired for her elegance and strength, recent appearances reveal the toll of ongoing personal loss and betrayal. But despite the pain, she continues to fight.

In her own words, through legal filings and public statements, Priscilla is fighting not just for financial restitution — she’s fighting to reclaim her name, restore her peace, and preserve the memory of the daughter she loved so deeply.