Most of Grant Estate Left to Widow, Child

Actor Cary Grant left the bulk of his estate to his widow, Barbara Harris Grant, and his only child, 20-year-old Jennifer, according to terms of his will filed in Santa Monica probate court today.

Grant, celebrated for his wit and charm during a career that spanned generations, died Saturday night in Davenport, Iowa, of a massive stroke. He was 82.

His will gave his four-acre Beverly Hills home and its contents to his fifth wife, whom Grant married in 1981. She also will receive half of the remainder of his estate.

In Trust for Daughter

The other half will be held in trust for his daughter, born during Grant’s marriage to actress Dyan Cannon. Jennifer Grant will receive the income from the trust until she is 30, when she will gain access to half of the principal, attorney Jay J. Stein said. The remainder will be turned over to her when she reaches age 35, Stein said.

The value of the estate was described only as “in excess of $10,000,” pending a full accounting that is expected to take several months, Stein said.

Grant’s will also stipulated several cash awards. Among them was a $100,000 bequest to his longtime bookkeeper, Joseph Marin; $50,000 to the Motion Picture Relief Fund, and $25,000 to Variety Arts International.