The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has reached a proposed settlement of up to $35 million with women alleging abuse, potentially bringing an end to a series of lawsuits stemming from the late financier’s decades-long pattern of sexual exploitation. The agreement, announced , involves co-executors of Epstein’s estate, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, who served as his personal lawyer and accountant, respectively.
The settlement, which requires approval from a federal judge in New York, aims to resolve all remaining claims against Indyke and Kahn. The amount will be $35 million if more than 40 women qualify, or $25 million if fewer than 40 participate. The funds will be drawn from the remaining assets of Epstein’s estate, not directly from the personal finances of Indyke or Kahn.
While the agreement doesn’t include an admission of wrongdoing by either Indyke or Kahn, it represents a significant step toward providing compensation to victims. “Neither of the co-executors has made any admission or concession of misconduct,” stated Dan Weiner, an attorney representing the defendants. “Not a single woman has ever accused either man of committing sexual abuse or witnessing sexual abuse, nor claimed at any time that she reported to them any allegation of Mr. Epstein’s abuse.”
The lawsuit, filed in 2024, alleged that Indyke and Kahn facilitated Epstein’s sex trafficking operation by structuring his financial affairs to conceal abuse payments and recruiter fees. Plaintiffs argued the advisors were handsomely compensated while enabling the system to operate. The complaint specifically alleged they “organized, controlled, and directed almost every aspect of the Epstein sex-trafficking enterprise.”
This proposed settlement follows earlier efforts to compensate Epstein’s victims. The Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program previously distributed $121 million to 136 claimants and an additional $48 million to 59 victims. This latest agreement seeks to address claims from those who haven’t already received compensation through those programs.
Indyke and Kahn were appointed co-executors of Epstein’s will just two days before his death in August 2019. The timing of their appointment has drawn scrutiny, as has the structure of Epstein’s estate, which was initially valued at as much as $650 million. As of October 2025, approximately $127 million remained in the estate, according to court filings.
The case is being heard in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York under the title Ward v. Indyke. Counsel for the lead plaintiff expressed confidence in her claims but acknowledged the risks associated with proceeding to trial as a class action, stating the settlement was “demonstrably the product of well-informed negotiations and vigorous advocacy on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein.”
Documents released by the Justice Department last month revealed details of Epstein’s “1953 Trust,” outlining his plans for distributing his wealth. The trust reportedly designated $50 million for Indyke and $25 million for Kahn.
The legal proceedings extend beyond the civil settlement. Indyke is scheduled to testify in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee next week as part of a broader inquiry into the federal government’s handling of investigations related to Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking operation. Kahn is slated to appear before the committee in March.
The Epstein scandal, which came to light in full force in recent years, exposed a network of abuse and exploitation involving minors and connections to influential figures. The ongoing legal battles and settlements represent a continuing effort to hold those complicit accountable and provide redress for the victims. This latest settlement is expected to mark a significant, though not necessarily final, stage in that process.
