Legal Battle Intensifies Over Virginia Giuffre's Multi-Million Pound Estate
The Supreme Court in Perth has taken a significant step in the ongoing legal dispute over Virginia Giuffre's substantial fortune, recommending that her estranged husband Robert Giuffre should join their two sons in civil proceedings concerning control of her will.
During a case management meeting on Friday, Registrar Danielle Davies indicated that additional parties might need to be included in the proceedings that will determine who inherits millions left by the late sex trafficking victim.
Family Conflict and Competing Claims
Virginia's adult sons, Christian (19) and Noah (18), are already involved in complex legal claims and counterclaims against two other women: Karrie Louden, who served as Virginia's former lawyer, and Cheryl Myers, who worked as her carer and housekeeper at the time of her death seven months ago.
Registrar Davies specifically noted that "the deceased's husband could be joined or at the very least notified" before the next scheduled case management meeting. This development adds another layer to the already complicated family drama surrounding the estate.
According to court submissions from lawyer JB Patty, who represents Christian and Noah, Robert Giuffre had initially consented to his sons being granted authority over their mother's estate when they filed the summons in June. However, the situation changed dramatically when Ms Louden and Ms Myers filed counterclaims, effectively removing Robert's entitlement under the original arrangement.
The Stakes: A £25 Million Inheritance
The estate at the centre of this legal storm comprises more than $25 million in various settlements and assets. This includes a substantial 2022 payout of up to $24.5 million from Prince Andrew, $770,000 paid by convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 2009, and an undisclosed sum from Ghislaine Maxwell in 2017 following Giuffre's defamation lawsuit against her.
The court also highlighted the interests of Virginia's youngest child, a teenage daughter who cannot be identified for legal reasons. Registrar Davies noted that if Robert were joined to the proceedings, he could participate both as an individual claimant and as legal guardian for his daughter.
However, she issued a warning about potential conflicts, stating that the complex nature of the case could create tensions "between Robert's interests and the interests of the minor."
Property Portfolio and Personal Tragedy
At the time of her death on April 25, Virginia Giuffre owned four properties, including a $2.5 million Perth beach house overlooking the Indian Ocean where Robert now lives with their three children, and the $1.3 million farmhouse approximately 80km north of Perth where she tragically took her own life.
Reports suggest that Virginia feared losing her substantial fortune amid turmoil surrounding her failed marriage. She was subject to a restraining order taken out by Robert in the Perth courts that she claimed prevented her from seeing her children.
The legal teams representing both sides include respected commercial litigator Craig Hollett for Ms Louden and Ms Myers, while Jemin Jo represents Giuffre's sons. Mr Hollett declined to comment outside court beyond summarising the request to include additional parties like Robert Giuffre.
The case is expected to resume early in 2026, but the public may gain insight into the intriguing details of the counterclaims as early as next week when pleadings in the case are likely to be publicly released.
