In a heartbreaking twist after her tragic suicide, Virginia Giuffre — the fearless Epstein survivor who battled powerful figures and secured millions in settlements — now has her hard-fought fortune at the heart of a bitter family feud.
Her estranged husband, Robert Giuffre, from whom she was separating amid a contentious divorce and custody battle, is quietly staking a claim to a significant portion under Australian law, despite her reported wishes that he receive nothing.
With much of the multimillion-dollar estate — including remnants of her landmark Prince Andrew settlement — locked in trusts, escrow, and court disputes involving her children and extended family, shocking questions arise: Where has the money gone, and who will control her hard-won legacy?
The legal war is intensifying, promising more explosive revelations ahead.
Virginia Giuffre, the courageous survivor who exposed Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network and secured multimillion-dollar settlements from powerful figures like Prince Andrew, tragically took her own life on April 25, 2025, at age 41. She died at her farm in Neergabby, Western Australia. Her family described the suicide as the culmination of lifelong trauma from sexual abuse, stating, “In the end, the toll of abuse became unbearable.”
Giuffre’s hard-won legacy—estimated at up to $25 million from settlements, including a reported £12 million ($24 million AUD) out-of-court deal with Prince Andrew in 2022, Epstein victim compensation funds, and other assets—has now sparked a bitter legal battle in Western Australia’s Supreme Court.
At the center of the dispute is her estranged husband, Robert Giuffre, an Australian martial arts instructor. The couple, married since 2002 after meeting in Thailand (where Giuffre saw him as her “rescuer” from Epstein’s world), separated in 2023 amid allegations of domestic violence, which Robert denied. They were in the midst of a contentious divorce and custody battle over their three children—sons Christian (19) and Noah (18), and daughter Emily (15)—when Giuffre died.
Giuffre reportedly died intestate (without a formal will), though she emailed her lawyer an informal document expressing her wish that Robert receive “not a dime,” with funds directed to her children, family, and carers. Under Western Australian spousal inheritance laws, however, Robert—as her legal husband since the divorce was unfinished—could claim a lump sum plus one-third of the estate.
The fight intensified when Giuffre’s sons applied to administer the estate, valuing it at around $500,000 AUD (including properties like a Perth beach house and the Neergabby farm). This low figure raised eyebrows, with family members alleging “millions missing” from trusts, escrow accounts, and settlements. Giuffre’s U.S.-based brother Sky Roberts and half-brother Danny Wilson hired lawyers to challenge any payout to Robert, arguing it contradicted her wishes.
Opposition also came from Giuffre’s former lawyer Karrie Louden and long-time carer Cheryl Myers, who contested the sons’ administration bid. In November 2025, a court hearing suggested Robert might join the proceedings, potentially as guardian for their minor daughter or to assert his claim. An independent administrator was appointed temporarily, and experts warn the case could drag on for years.
Adding complexity, profits from Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl (published October 2025), are part of the estate. The book details her abuse, resilience, and final struggles, including a March 2025 car accident that exacerbated her health issues.
Giuffre’s family has voiced anguish over the feud overshadowing her advocacy. “Virginia fought for justice her whole life,” said relatives. “Now, her legacy is tangled in court while questions linger: Where did the money go, and who truly honors her intentions?”
The ongoing war promises more revelations, but it underscores a painful truth: Even survivors’ victories can fracture under personal tragedy. Giuffre inspired countless victims to speak out, yet her story ends with a reminder of trauma’s enduring weight.
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