The story of Lisa Marie and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood is a heavy one. Honestly, it’s a narrative wrapped in the kind of Gothic Hollywood tragedy that seems to follow the Presley name like a shadow. For years, the public mostly saw the "King’s" granddaughters in grainy paparazzi shots or the occasional red carpet appearance. Then, in January 2023, everything shattered.
Lisa Marie Presley passed away at 54, leaving behind a complicated legacy and two 14-year-old daughters who were suddenly the center of a massive legal and emotional storm.
Now that we’re in 2026, the dust has finally started to settle. The twins are no longer those shy kids standing in the background at Graceland ceremonies. They are seventeen. They are finding their own voices. But getting to this point of "stability" took a messy, public battle that involved their father, their grandmother, and their famous big sister, Riley Keough.
The Messy Reality of Custody and the $35 Million Question
When Lisa Marie died, the immediate question wasn't just "who gets the money?" but "who gets the girls?" At the time, she was still embroiled in a nasty, years-long post-divorce financial dispute with her fourth husband, Michael Lockwood.
It was awkward. It was tense.
Basically, Michael Lockwood was granted full custody of Harper and Finley in April 2023. A Los Angeles judge named him their guardian ad litem, which essentially meant he was legally responsible for representing their interests in the brewing war over the Presley estate. Some fans were livid. There were reports that Lisa Marie wouldn't have wanted him anywhere near the front row of her funeral, let alone in charge of her daughters' futures.
But legally? He was their father. He won.
While Michael handled the day-to-day parenting, the real drama moved to the courtroom. You've probably heard about the "Trust War" between Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough. Priscilla challenged a 2016 amendment to Lisa Marie’s will that kicked her out as a trustee and replaced her with Riley and the late Benjamin Keough.
For a few months, it looked like the family was going to tear itself apart over Lisa Marie's $35 million life insurance policies and the keys to Graceland.
How Riley Keough Stepped Up for Her Sisters
Riley Keough didn't just become the "sole trustee" because she wanted power. She did it to protect her sisters. In the settlement that finally ended the feud in late 2023, Riley agreed to pay Priscilla a lump sum (reportedly around $1 million plus legal fees) to go away quietly.
Riley is now the boss of the "Promenade Trust."
What does that actually mean for the twins? It means their big sister manages their sub-trusts. Riley has gone on record saying she wanted to make sure the money was handled "in a manner consistent with the needs of the beneficiaries." She even moved to a house in Calabasas just to be near them after their mom died.
She wasn't just a trustee; she was "Big Sissy."
The Girls Today: Stepping Into the Spotlight
Fast forward to late 2025 and early 2026. Harper and Finley are seventeen. They aren't hiding anymore. Recently, they made a pretty splashy debut on the cover of EQLuxe magazine alongside Priscilla. They looked... well, they looked like Presleys. Harper is often described as the spitting image of a young Priscilla, while Finley has that brooding, heavy-lidded Elvis look that their brother Ben had.
They are also being mentored by Hollywood royalty. Rumors have been circulating that Demi Moore, a long-time friend of Lisa Marie, has been helping the girls navigate their first steps into the industry.
It’s a weird life.
One day you're a grieving kid, and the next, you're 1/3 owner of a legendary estate that millions of people visit every year. Graceland belongs to Riley, Harper, and Finley now.
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Life at 17: Normalcy in an Abnormal World
Despite the magazine covers, those close to the family say the girls are trying to have a somewhat "normal" teenage experience. They post on Instagram. They celebrate birthdays. This past October, Priscilla posted a tribute for their 17th birthday, jokingly saying she wanted to "keep them at 15" because they were growing up too fast.
But "normal" is a relative term when your grandfather is the most famous man in music history.
They’ve had to deal with:
- The 2024 "Graceland Scam" where a fraudster tried to auction off the house.
- Constant rumors about family feuds (though Riley and Priscilla seem to have called a truce for the sake of the girls).
- The looming 18th birthday, where their financial lives will change again.
What Most People Get Wrong About the Twins
People love to assume there is constant drama. And sure, the legal filings in late 2025—like the ones from Brigitte Kruse alleging Priscilla tried to control the twins' "Name, Image, and Likeness"—suggest that the business side of being a Presley is always a shark tank.
But the bond between the three sisters—Riley, Harper, and Finley—is the real story.
Riley has been the bridge. She’s the one posting the throwback photos of Lisa Marie holding the twins as babies. She’s the one ensuring the estate isn't squandered like it was in previous generations.
Actionable Insights for Fans and Observers
If you’re following the story of Lisa Marie and the twins, keep these things in mind to cut through the tabloid noise:
- Follow Official Sources: Riley Keough is the most reliable narrator of the family’s current state. Her Instagram and her work on Lisa Marie’s posthumous memoir (From Here to the Great Unknown) provide the most authentic look at their lives.
- Graceland is Secure: Despite the headlines about auctions or sales, the property is legally protected under the trust Riley manages for herself and the twins. It isn't going anywhere.
- Respect the Age: Harper and Finley are still minors until late 2026. While they are appearing in magazines, they are still navigating massive grief and shouldn't be expected to be "public figures" in the traditional sense yet.
The Presley legacy is now in the hands of three women. It’s a new era. For the first time in decades, it feels like the people in charge actually have the best interests of the next generation at heart.