What Jeffrey Epstein Left to His Girlfriend Before His Death Includes £38 Million and Luxury Properties

Just 48 hours before his death in a Manhattan jail cell, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein executed a final will that would funnel a massive fortune to his last known partner. While the world focused on the criminal proceedings and the subsequent conspiracy theories surrounding his suicide in 2019, the financier was quietly arranging the transfer of astronomical wealth and real estate.

The details of these final wishes have only now come to light following the latest release of documents by the Department of Justice on Friday (30 January), offering a glimpse into the distribution of an estate valued at more than £190 million ($250 million).

A Final Bequest of £38 Million

The newly released records, made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed last year, expose the specific contents of the will signed by Epstein just two days prior to his demise.

Among the list of at least 44 beneficiaries, one name stands out significantly: Karyna Shuliak. Identified as Epstein's last girlfriend, Shuliak was designated to receive a staggering sum of £38 million ($50 million).

This cash inheritance, however, was merely the beginning of the assets bequeathed to her. According to the documents, Epstein wanted to make sure Shuliak kept living a life of luxury long after he was gone.

Besides the cash gift, the will specifically lists a massive ranch in New Mexico and a high-end apartment in Paris. It seems this was part of a rush to move his assets around before legal battles could lock down the entire estate.

The Infamous Islands and Luxury Real Estate

Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the inheritance involves Epstein's private islands in the US Virgin Islands, locations that have become synonymous with his alleged trafficking operations.

The will stipulated that Shuliak was to receive the property on Little Saint James, the primary island often at the centre of public scrutiny. Furthermore, the legal papers directed that his girlfriend at the time of death should also inherit the property on the neighbouring Great Saint James.

The property portfolio left to Shuliak did not end there. She was also set to acquire a townhouse in Manhattan and a residency in Palm Beach, effectively giving her ownership of high-value real estate across multiple territories.

Beyond the bricks and mortar, the will detailed specific personal items of significant value. Shuliak was to receive a diamond ring described in the files as being 'set with a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 32.73 carats, flanked by baguette-cut diamonds mounted in platinum'. This piece was just one of some 48 items of expensive jewellery listed in the estate planning documents.

Assets Tied Up in Legal Proceedings

While the will was signed by Epstein days before he died, his lawyer, Darren Indyke, reportedly signed off on the execution of the document eight days after the financier's passing. But even with those instructions in black and white, actually handing over the assets has been a struggle.

Reports suggest around $127 million (£96.5 million) is still stuck in the US Virgin Islands court system. Between the sheer size of the fortune and the victims fighting for justice, the legal process has turned into a complicated nightmare.

While some assets and wealth have been handed out to the intended beneficiaries, a large portion of the fortune remains in legal limbo as authorities and litigators navigate the claims against the estate.

DOJ Warnings on the Latest Files

The release of these three million documents and photos marks what the Department of Justice states is the final disclosure regarding the sex offender. High-profile figures such as Donald Trump, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk appear in the files, though their mention does not necessarily suggest any wrongdoing.

However, the DOJ has issued a stern warning regarding the veracity of some materials contained in this massive data dump. 'This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act,' the department cautioned.

They specifically addressed sensationalist claims involving President Trump, noting that some documents contain untrue allegations submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. While Democrats have suggested there may be further files to uncover, the DOJ maintains this release concludes the transparency requirements for the case.