Recently unsealed documents from the U.S. Department of Justice have revealed new details about Jeffrey Epstein’s final will, showing that the largest share of his estate was designated for Karyna Shuliak, a Belarusian dentist widely reported to have been his last girlfriend. The will was signed just two days before Epstein’s death in August 2019 and names Shuliak as the main beneficiary of a $100 million inheritance.
Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, died in a Manhattan correctional facility while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His will, referred to in the records as the “1953 Trust,” was included in a massive release of more than three million pages of documents related to his finances and personal affairs. The newly disclosed materials offer a clearer picture of how Epstein arranged his assets and who stood to inherit them.
Relationship and Education History Outlined in Files
The released records suggest that Epstein and Shuliak had known each other since at least 2012. According to the documents, Epstein financially supported her move to the United States and helped fund her dental education. Shuliak attended Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine in New York, where she completed her degree in 2015.
A résumé contained in the files shows that she had previously studied at the Belarusian State Medical University between 2006 and 2010. However, correspondence from Columbia University indicates she did not finish her studies in Belarus and instead sought to continue her training in New York beginning in 2012.
The documents also reference reports that Shuliak married Jennifer Kalin, an associate of Epstein, in October 2013. She is believed to have remained closely connected to Epstein in the years leading up to his death and is reported to have been the final person to speak with him by telephone.
Other Beneficiaries Named in the Estate
While Shuliak was listed as the primary beneficiary, Epstein’s will named dozens of other recipients. In total, 43 additional people were included in the estate plan. Among them was Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, who was designated to receive $10 million. His younger brother, Mark Epstein, was assigned the same amount.
Two senior figures within Epstein’s business circle were granted even larger sums. Darren Indyke, Epstein’s longtime personal attorney, was allocated $50 million, and Richard Kahn, his in-house accountant, was assigned $25 million. Both men were appointed co-executors of the estate, giving them responsibility for managing and distributing the trust’s assets.
At the time of Epstein’s death, his estate was estimated to be worth about $450 million. The documents indicate that this figure had decreased significantly over several years, largely because of legal expenses and compensation payments made to victims.
Real Estate and Financial Assets Included in Inheritance
In addition to the $100 million financial allocation, the will set aside a $50 million annuity to be established for Shuliak’s benefit. She was also positioned to inherit a substantial portion of Epstein’s real estate holdings.
The properties listed in the documents include Little St. James, Epstein’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a ranch in New Mexico, an apartment in Paris, a mansion in Florida, and a townhouse in New York. Together, these assets represented some of the most valuable components of Epstein’s portfolio.
It is not publicly known whether Shuliak has received the inheritance specified in the will. Attempts to obtain comment from her were unsuccessful, and the documents do not clarify the current status of the trust’s asset distribution.
Professional Background and Business Connections
Shuliak’s résumé, included among the released materials, lists her address as 6100 Red Hook Quarter in the Virgin Islands. This location also served as the headquarters of the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation. After completing her dental education, she reportedly operated a dental practice on St. Thomas, an island located close to Little St. James.
Beyond her work in dentistry, the documents state that Shuliak held a role as an executive assistant at Southern Trust Company. That firm has been described in the files as a central element of Epstein’s financial operations and a significant source of his income. Her professional involvement with the company and her residence near Epstein’s properties point to a close connection to both his personal and business affairs.
