Legendary American football player O.J. Simpson, who passed away in April at the age of 76, is making headlines once again as his estate faces liquidation to settle his debts. Simpson’s longtime attorney and executor of his estate, Malcolm LaVergne, recently revealed some surprising details about how Simpson’s final wishes were carried out.
After Simpson’s cremation, LaVergne disclosed that his ashes were transformed into personalized pieces of jewelry for his four adult children: Arnelle, Jason, Sydney, and Justin. This unique tribute was agreed upon by Simpson’s children, with LaVergne providing the necessary authorization as the executor of the estate.
While the exact type of jewelry has not been disclosed, it is common for such pieces to include necklaces or bracelets with small urns or compartments for holding ashes. Interestingly, LaVergne himself opted not to receive any of the jewelry, explaining that it was not something he was interested in and that the keepsakes were meant solely for Simpson’s children.
The entire process, from cremation to jewelry creation to obtaining death certificates, amounted to $4,243.06. However, LaVergne faces the daunting task of liquidating Simpson’s remaining assets to address his significant debts, including the millions still owed to the Goldman family.
Simpson’s final will, signed on January 24 and officially filed in Clark County, Nevada, just two days after his passing, sheds light on his wishes for his estate. The will designates LaVergne, along with Simpson’s son Justin Simpson, as the successor executor. Simpson requested that all his property be transferred into The Orenthal Simpson Revocable Living Trust and outlined his final wishes for his remains, which were attached to the legal document.
Of particular note is the strict no-contest clause in the will, stipulating that any beneficiary, heir, or individual who tries to challenge or invalidate the will would receive only $1 instead of any potential inheritance. LaVergne, who has represented Simpson since 2009, is determined to prevent the Goldman family from receiving any funds from Simpson’s estate.
As the legal proceedings continue and Simpson’s estate faces liquidation, the intricacies of his final wishes and the handling of his assets are sure to remain in the spotlight.