OJ Simpson’s estate is attempting to avoid paying the family of Ron Goldman in a wrongful death suit after his death from cancer. Simpson’s will, filed in a Las Vegas court, named his attorney, Malcolm LaVergne, as the executor in charge of overseeing the estate and expressed his desire for the Goldmans to receive nothing from the estate. LaVergne was surprised to be named executor and stated he did not know the current value of the estate.
In the will, LaVergne is tasked with paying for a suitable monument for Simpson’s grave and ensuring that the will is administered without any litigation or dispute. The document states that anyone seeking to challenge the will or its provisions will only receive one dollar in lieu of any claimed interest in the estate. OJ Simpson was infamously accused of fatally stabbing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994, resulting in a highly publicized trial where he was acquitted of murder but found liable in a civil wrongful death lawsuit.
Despite being ordered to pay millions to the families of Nicole and Goldman, OJ Simpson only paid a fraction of the total amount, allegedly due to running a largely cash-based business. The families of Nicole and Goldman received only a small portion of the money owed to them, with Page Six reporting that Simpson often requested to be paid in cash and had access to undocumented funds. OJ Simpson’s death at age 76 was announced Thursday, following a battle with prostate cancer.
LaVergne expressed his intention to fulfill his responsibilities as the executor of Simpson’s estate, despite his surprise at being named in the will. He stated that he would take his role seriously and work to ensure that the Goldmans receive nothing from the estate, echoing Simpson’s desire as expressed in the will. The former Buffalo Bills player’s legacy continues to be marred by his involvement in the murder trial and subsequent legal battles, with the families of the victims still seeking to receive the full amount owed to them.
The aftermath of OJ Simpson’s legal battles and death highlights the complexities of managing his estate and the ongoing dispute over the funds owed to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Despite Simpson’s efforts to prevent the Goldmans from receiving any money from his estate, the executor is tasked with overseeing the distribution of assets and ensuring that the will is carried out according to Simpson’s wishes. The revelation of Simpson’s financial dealings raises questions about the extent of his wealth and the challenges of documenting his assets.
