The former One Direction member died without a will in October. Under UK inheritance law, Cheryl Tweedy is responsible for his fortune until their son turns 18.

The late One Direction singer Liam Payne left behind money, property and possessions worth more than £24m ($32m) with no known will when he died last year, official records have shown. Girls Aloud vocalist Cheryl Tweedy,

Estates in the U.K. are typically issued to the deceased’s lawful spouse, or if they were not married, to their nearest blood relative.