Virginia Giuffre Died Without a Valid Will, Feared Estranged Husband Would Squander Her Epstein Settlement on Drinking and Gambling

Virginia Giuffre Died Without a Valid Will, Feared Estranged Husband Would Squander Her Epstein Settlement on Drinking and Gambling

Virginia Giuffre, the high-profile survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, passed away by suicide in April 2025 at age 41 without executing a signed, legally binding will, leaving her multi-million-dollar estate — built largely from civil settlements with Epstein associates — in legal limbo. Court filings in Western Australia’s Supreme Court reveal that Giuffre expressed deep concern in the months before her death that her estranged husband, Robert Giuffre, might “drink and gamble away” the substantial payout she received from Prince Andrew in 2022, along with earlier sums from Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

The primary settlement with Prince Andrew, reportedly around £12 million (approximately $15–16 million USD at the time), was reached in February 2022 to resolve Giuffre’s civil sexual assault lawsuit without any admission of liability by the former royal. Additional funds came from a 2009 confidential agreement with Epstein’s estate and other related resolutions. These resources enabled Giuffre to purchase a farm north of Perth, where she lived with her three children in her final years.

Giuffre and Robert, an Australian martial arts instructor, had been married since 2002 but separated amid escalating tensions. In early 2025, she obtained a restraining order against him following allegations of family violence; he was later charged with breaching it, though the matter remained unresolved at her death. Family members and close associates have stated that Giuffre repeatedly voiced fears about Robert’s alleged drinking and gambling habits, worrying he could deplete assets intended for their children — sons Christian (19) and Noah (18), and a teenage daughter whose identity is protected.

Because no formal will was signed, the estate is being handled under Western Australian intestacy laws. Giuffre’s two adult sons filed in June 2025 to be appointed administrators, arguing for distribution primarily to the children. Counter-claims have been lodged by her longtime Perth attorney Karrie Louden and former housekeeper Cheryl Myers, who submitted an unsigned informal document purporting to reflect Giuffre’s wishes. The process has been complicated by the need to include the estranged husband as a potential beneficiary — intestacy rules could entitle him to a significant share, potentially one-third, absent a valid will overriding this.

Giuffre’s U.S.-based family, including stepbrothers Sky Roberts and Daniel Williams, and sisters-in-law Amanda Roberts and Lanette Wilson, have expressed dismay over the estate’s handling and valuation. They have questioned whether portions of the settlements remain unaccounted for and stressed the importance of protecting the children’s inheritance, aligning with what they say were Virginia’s priorities.

The ongoing litigation, with hearings continuing into 2026, underscores the challenges of intestate estates involving high-value international settlements, family estrangements, and incomplete estate planning. A temporary administrator manages affairs pending resolution, but no final distribution has occurred. The case has drawn attention to how survivors’ hard-won financial recoveries can become entangled in personal disputes after their passing, highlighting the need for clear legal safeguards.

Giuffre’s legacy as an advocate for abuse survivors endures through her memoir Nobody’s Girl and family efforts to push for broader accountability in Epstein-related matters, even as the estate battle continues to unfold.