In a fresh twist to one of the most controversial legal sagas of the past decade, newly released court documents reveal startling details about what Jeffrey Epstein planned to leave his last known girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, just days before his death in 2019. These revelations, made public by the U.S. Department of Justice, cast fresh light on the disgraced financier’s secretive world and the fate of his remaining fortune.
Epstein signed his final will on August 8, 2019 just two days before he died in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. At that time, his estate was estimated at roughly $288 million, including luxury real estate and high value assets scattered across the globe.
A Fortune Meant for Her But Reality Says Otherwise
According to the will, Karyna Shuliak, a Belarus‑born dentist who had been in a long‑term relationship with Epstein, was slated to receive some of the most valuable parts of his empire but that plan has hit major roadblocks.
Among what Epstein intended for Shuliak were:
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$50 million in cash
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A 33‑carat diamond ring, described in personal handwritten notes as given “in contemplation of marriage”
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Several luxury properties including his infamous Little Saint James island, the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, a Paris residence, a Manhattan townhouse and his Palm Beach home.
The documents also reflect that he earmarked millions for others in his inner circle, including his lawyer, accountant and even associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20‑year sentence for sex trafficking.
Why She Might Never Get It
Despite Epstein’s explicit intentions, none of his named beneficiaries have actually received these assets. After his death, the estate was placed in a trust and redirected toward paying legal fees, taxes and most importantly compensation to his victims. As of the latest filings, only about $127 million of the original estate remains tied up in court proceedings in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
That means Shuliak’s inheritance including the island and diamond may never materialize, much to the dismay of critics who argue that any leftover wealth should go first to Epstein’s victims.
Who Is Karyna Shuliak?
Shuliak, who came to the U.S. in 2009 and became a close companion of Epstein, largely stayed out of public view until the release of the will. She was reportedly the last person to speak with him by phone shortly before his death a chilling footnote to an already explosive story.
Her connection to Epstein and her planned inheritance have become a focal point in the ongoing debate over the handling of his estate and its eventual distribution.
This jaw‑dropping revelation is part of the latest tranche of documents from the Department of Justice’s ongoing release of Epstein‑related files, offering new insights into a story that has captivated the world for years
