Liam Payne's 9-year-old son, Bear, has been named the sole beneficiary of the late singer's $29 million estate, with most funds held in trust until he turns 18.

The entire estate left by the star after his death in a fall from a third floor hotel balcony two years ago will pass to his only child, it emerged today.

Liam Payne died without making a will but his entire fortune is expected to go to his nine-year-old son Bear, who he shares with his ex Cheryl Tweedy