Bikes Are Part Of Robin Williams Estate Battle

A legal fight over the possessions of Robin Williams includes his large bicycle collection, books and artwork, a lawyer for the late actor's widow has said.

The comedian was a keen cyclist - a hobby which friends have reportedly said distracted him from his problems.

Widow Susan Schneider's legal team has asked a San Francisco judge to help resolve the issue if she cannot reach an agreement with Williams' children.

Ms Schneider has said she wanted to keep some personal items from her marital home.

She has also claimed a reserve fund to cover the cost of her staying in the marital home are insufficient, and her lawyers believe she should be entitled to more money.

Zak, Cody and Zelda Williams - Williams' children from a previous marriage - have accused Ms Schneider of holding on to property which belongs to them.

Court papers filed earlier this year read: "The Williams' children are heartbroken that the petitioner, Mr Williams' wife of less than three years, has acted against his wishes by challenging the plans he so carefully made for his estate."

Judge Andrew Cheng did not indicate whether he was inclined to intervene or not and gave both sides until 9 September to submit additional information.

Williams died at the home he shared with Ms Schneider in Tiburon, California, last August.

The coroner ruled the 63-year-old's death was a suicide that resulted from asphyxia caused by hanging.

In the months that followed, Ms Schneider said her husband had been struggling with depression, anxiety and a recent Parkinson's disease diagnosis when his personal assistant found him dead.

Williams' trust granted his children his memorabilia and awards in the entertainment industry and some other specific personal items, according to court documents.

Ms Schneider's lawyers have said this should not include personal items within the marital home - as this would lead to the property "being stripped while she still lives there".

At the time of his death, Williams also owned another home in Napa.

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