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O.J. Simpson Estate Accepts Fred Goldman’s $58 Million Claim

The filing clears the way for probate administration constrained by limited assets, with IRS priority.

Overview

  • Executor Malcolm LaVergne formally accepted Fred Goldman’s creditor claim for $57,997,858.12 plus judgment interest, according to Nevada court documents filed Friday.
  • The amount reflects a negotiated reduction from Goldman’s initial request of more than $117 million as both sides work to reconcile interest under Nevada’s variable judgment rates.
  • Acceptance does not equal payment, with the estate valued at roughly $500,000 to $1 million and federal tax obligations taking precedence over any distribution to Goldman.
  • The estate plans to auction Simpson’s possessions and pursue recovery of allegedly stolen memorabilia to raise funds, and the executor may seek an administrative fee for Goldman’s assistance.
  • Probate will proceed with ongoing interest accounting and a January court date, marking a shift from the executor’s earlier public vow not to pay the Goldman family.