Who is Martin Weinberg?

Martin G. Weinberg is a Boston-based criminal defense attorney who represented Jeffrey Epstein in both the 2008 Florida federal case (where he helped negotiate the controversial non-prosecution agreement) and the 2019 New York federal sex trafficking case. He was present at Epstein's arraignment and bail hearing in July 2019.

What does this document reveal about the Epstein estate?

The document shows that a petition to probate Epstein's estate was filed in the Virgin Islands on August 16, 2019—just six days after his death. The estate was initially valued at $656 million. Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn were named co-executors. The estate later paid over $121 million to victims and reached a $105 million settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Why was the estate filed in the Virgin Islands?

Epstein was domiciled in and a resident of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands at the time of his death on August 10, 2019. His will was dated August 8, 2019—just two days before his death—and named the Virgin Islands as the jurisdiction for probate.

Who is Martin Weinberg?

Martin G. Weinberg is a Boston-based criminal defense attorney who represented Jeffrey Epstein in both the 2008 Florida federal case (where he helped negotiate the controversial non-prosecution agreement) and the 2019 New York federal sex trafficking case. He was present at Epstein's arraignment and bail hearing in July 2019.

What does this document reveal about the Epstein estate?

The document shows that a petition to probate Epstein's estate was filed in the Virgin Islands on August 16, 2019—just six days after his death. The estate was initially valued at $656 million. Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn were named co-executors. The estate later paid over $121 million to victims and reached a $105 million settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Why was the estate filed in the Virgin Islands?

Epstein was domiciled in and a resident of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands at the time of his death on August 10, 2019. His will was dated August 8, 2019—just two days before his death—and named the Virgin Islands as the jurisdiction for probate.

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An email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys on August 17, 2019, discussing the filing of a petition to probate Epstein's estate in the Virgin Islands just days after his death.

This email shows attorney Martin Weinberg informing colleagues about the filing of a Petition to Probate the Epstein Estate and Will in the Virgin Islands on August 16, 2019—only six days after Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. The recipient asks Weinberg for a copy of the petition since it wasn't immediately findable in public records. Martin Weinberg was one of Epstein's criminal defense attorneys who represented him in the 2019 federal sex trafficking case in New York and earlier in the 2008 Florida plea negotiations.

Key Highlights

•Documents the rapid probate filing on August 16, 2019, just 6 days after Epstein's death
•Shows coordination between Epstein's legal team regarding estate matters
•Martin Weinberg was Epstein's criminal defense attorney in both the 2008 Florida case and 2019 New York federal case
•The will was dated August 8, 2019—just two days before Epstein's death

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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From: To: "Martin G. Weinberg" <I 'Michael Miller' < Cc: ' , ' Subject: RE: US v Epstein Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 18:19:24 +0000 Marty, Based on quick research, I don't immediately see where that would be publicly filed; are you able to send us a copy of the Petition? Or if you're not able to, to point us in the direction of someone who would be? thank you, From: Martin G. Weinberg .c SM> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 08:30 To: Subject: US v Epstein >; >; 'Martin G. Weinberg' < >; 'Michael Miller' >; M, during our telephone conversation yesterday you asked for information regarding the status of the estate. Yesterday in the Virgin Islands there was a fiing of a Petition to Probate the Epstein Estate and Will. Marty Martin G. Weinberg, Esq. This Electronic Message contains information from the Law Office of Martin G. Weinberg, P.C., and may be privileged. The information is intended for the use of the addressee only. If you are not the addressee, please note that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is prohibited. EFTA00024408