VIRGINIA GIUFFRE’S PAINFUL LEGACY: THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER HER MILLION-DOLLAR FORTUNE

Perth, Australia – October 9, 2025 – Half a year after the tragic death of Virginia Giuffre, the anti-sex trafficking activist and one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most outspoken survivors, her financial legacy has become the center of a bitter legal war.

With an estimated fortune of $20 million — largely from settlements related to the Prince Andrew case and other Epstein-linked lawsuits — Giuffre’s family is fighting to block her ex-husband, Robert Giuffre, from claiming money they say belongs to her three children.

The case is not just about inheritance. It’s about protecting the legacy of a woman who spent her life seeking justice — only to leave behind a fractured family still fighting in her name.

THE ESTATE: FROM PAIN TO REPARATIONS

Virginia Giuffre died by suicide on April 25, 2025, at her rural farm in Neergabby, Western Australia, at the age of 41.

Her wealth, built through years of litigation, is now both a blessing and a curse — what one legal observer described as “the spoils of a life of trauma.”

According to court documents, her net estate is estimated between $15–20 million, consisting of several major components:

Asset Type
Estimated Value (USD)
Notes

Real Estate
$5–7 million
Four homes in Australia; Ocean Reef property valued at $1.9M

Legal Compensation
$12–16 million
Primarily from 2022 Prince Andrew settlement

Investments & Cash
$3–4 million
Stocks, savings, and charitable allocations

Memoirs & Other Income
$1–2 million
Book deal; SOAR charity fund of $500,000

Total
$15–20 million
Subject to ongoing litigation

Giuffre’s estate includes her main home in Perth’s Ocean Reef suburb and several others in Queensland and New South Wales.

Most of the funds came from legal settlements, including the 2022 deal with Prince Andrew (estimated at $12–16 million), a 2009 Epstein settlement, and an undisclosed payment from Ghislaine Maxwell in 2017.

Her second memoir, Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, set to be published on October 21, 2025, could add another $1–2 million to her estate.

But behind these figures lies a painful irony — wealth built from trauma, and a legacy still haunted by loss.

THE DISPUTE: BETWEEN HER EX-HUSBAND AND HER CHILDREN

Giuffre’s sudden death, and the absence of a formal will, threw her estate into chaos.

Under Western Australian inheritance law, assets typically go first to the surviving spouse, followed by children and other relatives.

Although Giuffre and Robert officially divorced in February 2025, he remains a first claimant for up to one-third of her estate — roughly $5–7 million.

The remaining amount would be divided among their three children: Christian (19), Noah (16), and Emily (15).

However, Giuffre’s American family — led by brothers Sky and Daniel Roberts — vehemently oppose Robert’s claim.

They accuse him of years of domestic abuse, citing a violent incident in January 2025 that left Giuffre hospitalized with a broken sternum and punctured eye.

The family alleges this abuse, compounded by isolation from her children, pushed her toward suicide.

To support their case, they’ve presented what they call an “implied will” — handwritten notes and emails revealing Giuffre’s intent.

One notebook entry reads: “I don’t want Robert to spend all the children’s money on himself.”

Another, sent to her lawyer on February 26, 2025, stated: “If I die, please don’t let Rob get any money.”

The two eldest children have now petitioned the Supreme Court of Western Australia to take over the estate’s administration.

If approved, the assets would be placed in a trust fund until the youngest child reaches adulthood.

Attorney Craig Hollett, representing the family, says they also have an informal will drafted by Giuffre’s lawyer, though it has yet to be legally recognized.

ADDITIONAL RISKS: EXTERNAL LAWSUITS AND PUBLISHING CONTROVERSIES

The internal family battle is not the estate’s only threat.

Several external lawsuits could further drain its assets:

Rina Oh’s Defamation Case: Filed in 2021, seeking $10 million in damages for alleged false accusations. A New York court recently ruled that the case can proceed against the estate.
Memoir Dispute: Giuffre’s relatives have objected to Nobody’s Girl, claiming it portrays Robert too positively and ignores her allegations of abuse.

They fear the book could tarnish her reputation and complicate the custody narrative.

Robert Giuffre, meanwhile, has denied all abuse allegations, saying he helped Virginia escape Epstein’s circle in 2002.

However, records show he received probation for domestic violence in Colorado in 2015 — a detail that casts doubt on his defense.

LEGACY BEYOND MONEY: A CALL FOR JUSTICE

To her supporters, this legal fight is about more than property.

It is a continuation of Virginia Giuffre’s lifelong struggle against exploitation — from the Epstein network to the abuse she faced in her own marriage.

“Virginia lived to protect victims. Now we have to protect her legacy from those who hurt her,” said her brother, Sky Roberts.

If her family’s petition succeeds, her children will inherit the estate and plan to use part of the funds to continue the mission of SOAR (Speak Out, Act, Reclaim) — the charity she founded to help survivors.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia is expected to deliver a ruling by late 2025.

But no matter the outcome, the case stands as a reminder that justice rarely ends with death.

Giuffre’s legacy — both financial and moral — continues to evolve, shaped by those determined to honor her truth.

A LIFE THAT STILL SPEAKS

Virginia Giuffre’s story is one of unimaginable pain, courage, and contradiction.

Her fight against the powerful exposed corruption and abuse at the highest levels, yet her final battle was heartbreakingly domestic — over family, love, and dignity.

Even in death, she continues to raise awareness for victims everywhere, proving that her mission did not die with her.

Her wealth may be contested, but her legacy remains priceless: the story of a survivor who refused to be silenced.

And now, it’s up to her children — and the courts — to ensure her voice continues to echo long after she’s gone.