Estate Administration
The executors of Epstein’s estate were:
- Darren Indyke — Epstein’s longtime personal attorney
- Richard Kahn — his longtime accountant
Both were named in the will Epstein signed just two days before his death. Both men had served Epstein for years, raising questions about whether the timing was coincident with imminent prosecution awareness.
The executors set up estate administration in the US Virgin Islands, where Epstein’s most valuable properties were located and where his primary business entity (Financial Trust Company) was registered.
Property Sales
Little Saint James Island
The most iconic Epstein property — the 71-acre USVI private island — was listed for approximately $125 million initially. It eventually sold for a significantly lower price, reflecting the reputational complications of the property and the USVI legal claims attached.
Great Saint James Island
The larger (173-acre) adjacent island was sold as part of the estate.
9 East 71st Street (Manhattan Mansion)
The 7-story, 21,000-square-foot New York townhouse — purchased from Les Wexner for $1 — was sold to outside buyers. Initial listing was approximately $88 million. The eventual sale price reflected market conditions.
Palm Beach Mansion
The 358 El Brillo Way property in Palm Beach — where much of the documented abuse occurred — was sold. Local reporting indicated Miami developer Todd Michael Glaser ultimately purchased and demolished the property.
Zorro Ranch (New Mexico)
The approximately 10,000-acre New Mexico ranch property was sold as part of the estate.
Aircraft Fleet
Epstein’s aircraft, including the Boeing 727 “Lolita Express,” were sold. Aviation assets depreciate rapidly and the aircraft were older.
Art Collection
Epstein maintained a substantial art collection including:
- Works by prominent contemporary artists
- Photographs and mixed media
- Notably, a painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress (photographed in the Manhattan mansion)
The sale of art assets was part of the estate liquidation.
Victim Compensation
Proceeds from the liquidation went toward:
- The $121 million victims’ compensation program administered through the estate
- Settlement with the USVI ($105 million)
- Legal costs and executor fees
- Residual to estate beneficiaries after obligations