Liam Payne died without a will. Here's why his ex will manage his $32.2 million fortune, even though they weren't married.

Cheryl Cole and Liam Payne in 2018.

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• Liam Payne died in Argentina last October at the age of 31.
• The former One Direction singer, who did not have a will, left behind a $32.2 million estate.
• Payne's ex-partner, Cheryl Tweedy, is legally responsible for his fortune until their son turns 18.

Liam Payne died without a will, so his ex-partner Cheryl Tweedy is tasked with co-managing his $32.2 million estate, legal documents show.

The couple were together from 2016 to 2018...