Richard Kahn was Jeffrey Epstein’s long-term financial advisor and accountant, who was named co-executor of Epstein’s estate alongside attorney Darren Indyke in the will Epstein signed on August 8, 2019 — two days before his death.
Kahn had worked with Epstein for years managing elements of his financial empire, including his offshore structures and investment vehicles. He was deeply embedded in Epstein’s financial operations, possessing detailed knowledge of the accounts, trusts, and shell companies that structured Epstein’s wealth.
As executor: Kahn and Indyke took control of the estate, which was valued at over $577 million at the time of Epstein’s death. They managed the estate’s obligations, including overseeing the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program (JEVCP), responding to lawsuits from victims and government entities, and handling the sale of properties.
Criticism: Victims’ attorneys questioned whether Kahn — who had professionally served Epstein for years — could independently and fairly represent the interests of the estate in a way that would prioritize victims’ claims over asset protection. The position of executor carries fiduciary duties, but critics argued that executors with deep personal and professional ties to Epstein might manage the estate in ways designed to minimize exposure to claims.
Both Kahn and Indyke were named in some victim lawsuits that alleged they had participated in or facilitated aspects of Epstein’s operation, claims they denied.