Epstein left millions to his closest advisers. A shrinking estate and new lawsuits may stand in the way

Jeffrey Epstein's estate, once valued at nearly $600 million after his death in 2019, has significantly diminished over the years due to extensive legal battles and compensation paid to his victims. His will designated his lawyer, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, as co-executors, with the remaining fortune intended for a private trust. However, these advisers themselves became targets of litigation, with the estate agreeing in February 2026 to pay up to $35 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging their role in enabling Epstein's sex trafficking activities. This settlement aimed to resolve claims against both the estate and its co-executors.

Further complicating the estate's distribution, a new class-action lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court in September 2026, targeting the estate and its co-executors. This suit was brought by two women whose images as minors were discovered within Epstein's collection of child sexual abuse material. The plaintiffs are seeking at least $6 million on behalf of over 40 individuals potentially depicted in the seized materials, with their lawyer indicating that thousands more could ultimately join the action. The lawsuit also demands cooperation from the estate and federal authorities to identify and notify all individuals found in Epstein's collection.