The family of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein, is raising concerns about the disappearance of her wealth, allegedly valued at $22 million. Giuffre, who gained notoriety for her accusations against Epstein, had secured millions through legal settlements and compensation.
Following her tragic death earlier this year, a legal dispute has emerged over the distribution of her estate. Her assets in Australia included a $12 million settlement from Andrew Mountbatten Windsor in 2022, stemming from a sexual abuse claim. Andrew has consistently denied any misconduct.
Additionally, Giuffre obtained $500,000 from Epstein back in 2009.
Recent court documents filed in Australia revealed that her estate is currently valued at approximately $472,000 AUD ($313,194). However, there is anticipation that this figure might increase as additional assets are identified during the ongoing legal battle over her estate’s division.
Virginia, a mother of three, died by suicide at the age of 41. Her husband of 22 years, Robert Giuffre, had filed for divorce two months before her passing. Despite their separation, state spousal law could entitle him to inherit a third of her assets.
Friends have estimated her estate’s value at $501,000 ($332,438), raising questions about the whereabouts of the remaining funds. Court documents indicate the estate comprises business assets, jewelry, vehicles, a horse, and personal items.
Giuffre’s family, including her brother Sky Roberts and half-brother Danny Wilson, are contesting in court to prevent her estranged husband from receiving any inheritance.
A source familiar with the proceedings commented: “It’s about time that there is a spotlight on Robbie’s control over Virginia,” suggesting he restricted her interactions with other men. Additionally, Giuffre alleged that her husband had been unemployed since 2017.
Much of her wealth was believed to be managed by the Witty River Family Trust, established in 2020, with both Giuffre and Robert as co-directors. Typically, unanimous consent is required for financial decisions involving the trust.
Her family suspects that the compensation funds might have been expended or moved prior to the legal proceedings. It is alleged that Giuffre amended her will in response to domestic abuse accusations against her husband, though her sons, Christian and Noah, who were appointed as will administrators, contested her mental state to make such changes.
Robert Giuffre, unrepresented legally, was unavailable for comment.
The source remarked: “Hopefully, the court will order a full forensic audit of her estate. He [Robert] will certainly have some explaining to do.”
The decision is being contested by Giuffre’s lawyer Karrie Louden and her housekeeper Cheryl Myers. In an email to her solicitors in February, described as an ‘implied will,’ Giuffre expressed her wish for her assets to be allocated to her children and family, excluding her husband.
The case is ongoing.
Efforts to contact Robert Giuffre’s representative have been unsuccessful, with prior statements declining to address domestic abuse allegations due to the active legal case.