Reynolds signed his will in October 2011, and left niece Nancy Lee Brown Hess as the personal representative of his entire estate, according to TMZ. The move was somewhat surprising, considering Reynolds has a 30-year-old son, Quinton, he adopted with first wife Loni Anderson.

The will, which was signed in 2011, appoints Reynolds’ niece Nancy Lee Brown Hess as the personal representative of Reynolds’ estate.

Who inherited Burt Reynolds' estate? Burt intentionally left Quinton Reynolds, his only son, out of his will and named his niece, Nancy Lee Brown Hess, as his estate's trustee. What did Sally Field say when Burt Reynolds died? Sally Field stated that Burt was not someone that she could be around.

Instead, he created a trust for Quinton, ensuring that his son would be financially secure. Reynolds named his niece, Nancy Lee Brown Hess, as the trustee of his estate, entrusting her with the responsibility of managing his wealth and assets.