Caitlyn Jenner Seeks Access to Late Manager Sophia Hutchins' Apple ID
Caitlyn Jenner and the estate of her late manager Sophia Hutchins filed court documents Friday asking a judge to grant access to Hutchins' Apple account. This comes nearly a year after Hutchins' death and as Jenner claims she's owed $439,000 from the estate.
Caitlyn Jenner and Sophia Hutchins' estate are asking a court to order Apple to give them access to Hutchins' Apple ID account. The request was filed Friday, nearly a year after Hutchins' shocking death.
The move comes as Jenner has also filed a creditor's claim against Hutchins' estate. Court documents show Jenner says she's owed more than $439,000 in expenses that Hutchins never repaid, including credit card charges and legal fees.
Hutchins worked as Jenner's manager and was also known as a close friend. The two had a business relationship that apparently involved significant financial arrangements.
Tech companies like Apple typically require court orders to unlock deceased users' accounts, even when requested by family members or business partners. The accounts often contain important financial records, communications, and other digital assets needed to settle estates.
Digital accounts often contain important financial records and communications that families need after someone dies. Apple and other tech companies typically require court orders to unlock accounts, even for family members, which can complicate settling estates.
A judge will decide whether to grant the Apple ID access request.
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