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Prince: His life and music
Associated Press

Judge rejects claim to Prince estate from woman and girl

Prince in Los Angeles, 2009
Prince performs his first of three shows onstage during "One Night... Three Venues" hosted by Prince and Lotusflow3r.com held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on March 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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A Minnesota judge says a woman and girl who claim to be Prince's niece and grandniece will not be considered heirs of his estate.

Judge Kevin Eide ruled Wednesday that Brianna Nelson and her niece, Victoria Nelson, are excluded as Prince's heirs as a matter of law.

Brianna and Victoria Nelson claim descent from the late Duane Nelson Sr., who they say was a half brother to Prince. Court documents indicate Prince's father was not Duane's biological father.

Previously: Endgame near for those claiming family ties to Prince

The Nelsons argued Minnesota law allowed for a claim because Prince's father treated Duane Nelson as his son. Eide rejected the argument.

Prince died April 21 of a drug overdose. His estate is worth an estimated $100 million to $300 million.