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Jeffrey Epstein has been revealed to have given the maximum share to his girlfriend in the trust created on August 8, 2019, just two days before his death. The US Justice Department has recently released approximately 3 million pages of investigation documents, which includes this 32-page document. It has been named ‘1953 Trust’, which is named after Epstein’s birth year.
Belarus’s girlfriend made the heir to the property
Epstein died in federal prison in 2019, where his death was ruled a suicide. At that time, Epstein’s assets were approximately $ 600 million (about more than Rs 5000 crore). In this trust, Epstein had made his then girlfriend Karina Shuliak the main beneficiary. Shuliak is a resident of Belarus and her age is about 36 years. He is a dentist and Epstein helped him attend dental school. Both of them met since 2012. Epstein also made his last call to Shuliak from jail.
33 carat diamond also in girlfriend’s name
According to the trust, Shuliak was to receive a total of $ 100 million (about Rs 840 crore), which includes an annuity (annual payment plan) of $ 50 million. They were also to receive most of Epstein’s assets, including his 33-carat diamond. Epstein wrote in the document that he was considering marrying Shuliak. However, most of Epstein’s major properties, such as his house and island, have now been sold.
What was written in the Epstein files regarding property distribution?
A total of 40 to 43 beneficiaries are mentioned in the trust and some names have been hidden. However, among the names revealed:
- $50 million to Epstein’s longtime lawyer Darren Indyke.
- $25 million to his in-house accountant Richard Kahn.
- Both were also made co-executors of the estate.
- $10 million to Epstein’s brother Mark Epstein.
- 10 million dollars to Ghislain Maxwell. Ghislain pleaded guilty in 2021 to engaging in the sexual exploitation of underage girls with Epstein and is serving a 20-year sentence.
- $5 million to Harvard University mathematics professor Martin Novak. However, his name has been misspelled in the document.
- Most of the beneficiaries in the trust were close associates, employees or people associated with Epstein. But there is no provision for the more than 200 girls and women who were exploited.
How much is Epstein’s estate worth?
Recent court filings put the value of the estate at around $120 million. Although some investments are still at 2019 value, this may change. Daniel Weiner, a lawyer for the estate, told The New York Times that no beneficiaries will receive any money until all claims, especially victims’ claims for compensation, are fully resolved.
However, after Epstein’s death, a lot of money has gone out of his estate. 121 million dollars have been given to the victims as compensation. $49 million was spent in different settlements. Along with this, the estate has reduced significantly due to taxes, legal fees and other expenses.
Epstein’s trust remained anonymous
This trust was never made public before and has now come to light from the files of the Justice Department. This sheds new light on the planning of Epstein’s last days and his close relationships. But due to prioritization of compensation to victims, the amount beneficiaries may receive may be significantly less or some may receive nothing at all.