Hayden Panettiere's Ex Claims Her Belongings Were Pawned, Seeks Police Help to Protect Daughter's Inheritance

Hayden Panettiere's former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko is seeking authority to involve police after alleging that someone previously connected to the actress sold some of her belongings to a pawn shop.

The allegation appears in a 5 October filing supporting his request to become temporary guardian of their 11-year-old daughter Kaya's estate. Klitschko argues that property could become impossible to recover without intervention, potentially reducing the assets his daughter inherits.

The latest claim gives a specific possible destination for possessions previously described as missing or unaccounted for. It does not establish that theft occurred.

The Pawn-Shop Claim Behind the Court Request

According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Klitschko believes a non-family member previously associated with Panettiere sold items belonging to her, potentially including jewellery. 'The pawn shop has declined to disclose specific item information without being contacted by law enforcement,' the filing states.

Klitschko warns that remaining items could be sold or transferred before anyone acting for the estate can recover them. The available reporting does not establish a complete inventory, the value of the possessions or whether any transaction was authorised.

The alleged sale remains Klitschko's claim. No response from the pawn shop or the individual described in the filing was identified in the reporting reviewed for this article.

Why Klitschko Wants Financial Guardianship

Klitschko already has custody of Kaya. His application concerns legal authority over her financial interests, including the inheritance expected from her mother.

The original petition, filed on 24 September, asked a Los Angeles County court to appoint him temporarily so he could represent Kaya while Panettiere's estate is secured. It identifies the child as her mother's sole heir.

In the latest filing, Klitschko says no personal representative has yet been appointed for Panettiere's estate. He argues that this leaves a gap in authority to pursue the recovery of her property, to Kaya's financial detriment.

California courts distinguish guardianship of a child's estate from responsibility for the child's daily care. Estate guardianship involves managing money and property and can be needed when a minor receives an inheritance.

It also carries obligations to protect the child's assets. Court guidance requires approval in certain circumstances before inherited funds can be used for a child's support, maintenance or education when a living parent can provide support.

Earlier Filing Raised Concerns About Missing Property

Panettiere, known for Heroes and Nashville, died on 16 August aged 36. Klitschko's initial application raised concerns about valuables, access to her Los Angeles residence and property held by federal investigators.

The petition said security had been hired before her death following concerns about unauthorised access. It also argued that possessions could be lost or damaged while the process of appointing a permanent estate representative continued.

Those concerns formed the basis of the earlier emergency request. The pawn-shop allegation now adds a potential recovery issue to the broader effort to preserve property.

Klitschko is asking for authority to seek an investigation; that request does not mean police have confirmed a crime. The reporting reviewed did not identify a ruling granting the additional authority.

For Kaya, the immediate issue is whether possessions belonging to her mother can be identified and preserved before they pass beyond the estate's reach.