A dispute over the estate of John Amos has turned to court, with the actors daughter suing her brother and people in his orbit for elder abuse, fraud and wrongful death.

Shannon Amos accuses Kelly Christopher Amos of manipulating their father into signing various legal documents including new wills, trusts and powers of attorney that gave him near-complete control over the estate while ignoring the actors medical needs.

The petition also names John Amos former caretaker Belinda Foster and close associate Eugene Brummett. It seeks a court order to freeze the estates assets.

John Amos died last year in Los Angeles of natural causes. The passing was announced by K.C. Amos, who said that his father was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold.

The filing of the legal action follows a 2023 report from The Hollywood Reporter documenting an acrimonious battle between the children of the Good Times legend over his care and finances.

More to come.