The late actress left behind $400,000 in personal property despite living unhoused in Los Angeles, according to court docs obtained by Page Six.
Daveigh Chase’s father is asking to oversee her estate, following her mother’s earlier request to be the administrator of the late actress’ property.
The former child star died last month at just 35 years old. Her mom, Cathy Chase, said Daveigh left behind $400,000 in personal property and asked the court to appoint her as the administrator, according to court docs obtained by Page Six earlier this month.
She claimed in the docs that Daveigh’s dad, John Schwallier, “resides in the Philippines with an unknown address” but also “keeps properties” in Las Vegas.
Daveigh Chase (pictured above in December 2008) left behind $400,000 in personal property and died without a will, according to court docs filed by both the the late actress’ mother, Cathy Chase, and her father, John Schwallier. WireImage Schwallier filed court docs last Thursday asking the court to appoint licensed professional fiduciary and paralegal Megan Boling as the administrator of the estate. Obtained by CA PostBut in a court filing last Thursday, Schwallier asked the court to allow him to oversee his late daughter’s estate, appointing a licensed professional fiduciary and paralegal as an administrator to act on his behalf.
He declined to take on the role himself. “Subject to the appointment of Megan Boling as Administrator and her continued willingness to serve, I decline to serve,” the court docs obtained by Page Six read.
According to the filing, Daveigh died without a will and and the time of her death was “unhoused in LA.”
A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 26 in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
But Daveigh’s mom filed court docs two weeks ago asking to be the administrator of the estate. They’re pictured here in February 2024. Getty Images “The Ring” actress (pictured above in April 2013) died last month at just 35 years old. WireImageStart your day with Page Six Daily.
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Daveigh’s former manager for more than a decade, John Ryan, told The Post that she had “millions” in unclaimed residual checks at the time of her death.
Ryan said the late actress — who struggled with addiction issues — was “too far gone” to claim the checks.
In a disturbing clip obtained exclusively by The Post last month, Daveigh can be seen looking extremely skinny and barely conscious on the floor of a tent or trailer in LA’s notorious skid row.
She struggled with addiction issues before her death and was living on the streets of LA. She’s seen here in August 2008. FilmMagic Daveigh was known for playing the voice of Lilo in Disney’s 2002 hit, “Lilo & Stitch.” She’s pictured here in June 2002. Getty ImagesRyan told the outlet that he and her stepsister Gaia Brown had enlisted the help of a private investigator in 2025 to track her down and get her some help, but after he was able to speak to Daveigh on the phone, she “disappeared” again.
“We were so close to finding her,” he told The Post. “Daveigh was the sweetest and brightest light in Hollywood. I can’t believe this is real. Her legacy and work will live on forever.”
If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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