Presley was just 9 years old when her father, The King, died on Aug. 16, 1977. Upon his death, she became the joint heir to his estate alongside her grandfather Vernon Presley and great ...

Elvis appointed his father, Vernon Presley, as the executor. Elvis died in 1977. Vernon was elderly and not well at the time of Elvis’ death in 1977. Vernon might not have been the best choice.

Historian Gary Wenstrup will present the history of Elvis Presley at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills. Participants can step into Presley’s life ...