The legal battle over who will control Richard Simmons’ millions has turned ugly in court, Us Weekly can exclusively report.

On November 21, Simmons’ brother, Leonard Simmons, filed a petition to remove the late fitness guru’s housekeeper, Teresa Reveles Muro, from her role as co-trustee of Richard’s estate.

Richard died on July 13, 2024, at the age of 76. His will appointed Leonard and Muro, who lived with Richard for 36 years in his L.A. home, as the two people to run his estate.

After his death, Muro claimed Leonard and his team tricked her into signing documents that gave up her right to serve as an estate co-trustee. Leonard denied the accusations. The two went back and forth for months before a judge ruled Muro would continue on as co-trustee.

In his new filing, Leonard said he c

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