According to documents obtained by TMZ, the actor madeBetsy Arakawahissole beneficiaryback in 1995.
His son, Christopher, and daughters, Leslie and Elizabeth, were not named in the will.
However, because the couple died within 90 days of one another, their deaths were considered simultaneous.
In this case, her will gave the instructions that all her assets would go to charity.
But as the outlet reported, Hackman had started getting closer with his kids again in recent years.
The actor was found in the entryway, while Arakawa lay in the bathroom.
Theories floated around for a while.
Some suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, while others were questioning whether foul play had been involved.
On February 28, however, these were debunked by Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza.
As stated by authorities, Hackman had died from a heart disease, withAlzheimersas a contributing factor.
Arakawa passed due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare but possibly fatal disease spread by infected rodent droppings.
On the other hand, Hackmans initial pacemaker data revealed cardiac activity on February 17.