In 1803, Philippe D'Estaing made an announcement to the family about who would control the estate. He told his adopted son, Morgan, that it would be his younger brother, Bernard, that would inherit since he was of D'Estaing blood. Morgan believed that he should be the one since he was the oldest. Morgan's father told him he would get a monthly allowance, but Morgan was none to pleased, and stalked away. Later that night, Morgan went to his brother's bedroom and tried to smother him with a pillow.