This document appears to be a draft memo or email from Jeffrey Epstein to Leon Black (implied by context of family names and business deals). It outlines a series of estate planning and financial directives, including restructuring trusts, wills, and business assets like Phaidon and Artspace. The second half of the document is a grievance regarding unpaid consulting fees, where Epstein claims he was promised $50-60 million for his services but was ultimately offered only $20 million, expressing that this breach of agreement has left him 'uneasy' despite their close friendship.
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Author (Implied) |
Author of the memo, demanding payment for financial consulting services.
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| Leon Black | Recipient (Implied) |
Recipient of advice regarding Phaidon, Apollo, family trusts, and estate planning. Referred to as 'closest of friends'.
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| Richard | Trustee (Former) |
Mentioned as no longer being trustee; suggested to buy Artspace.
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| John Suydam | Suggested Executor |
Referred to as 'suydam'; Apollo Chief Legal Officer; suggested as executor of the will.
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| Barry | Backup Executor |
Suggested as backup executor.
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| John | Backup Executor |
Suggested as backup executor.
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| Debra Black | Wife of Recipient |
Mentioned regarding estate planning ('fire drill'), trusts, and gifts.
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| Alex Black | Child of Recipient |
Mentioned regarding trust protections.
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| Victoria Black | Child of Recipient |
Mentioned regarding trust protections.
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| Rick Bronstein | Advisor |
Criticized by the author for lack of tax experience.
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| Brad Karp | Lawyer |
Paul, Weiss chairman; involved in fee negotiations; author questions his choice of advisors.
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| Halperin | Advisor |
Noted to have a conflict that should be addressed.
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| Alan | Advisor |
Likely Alan Schwartz; criticized for lack of unique ideas; his involvement was used to justify a discount in fees.
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| Rowen | Associate |
Likely Marc Rowan (Apollo); mentioned regarding a request re: Athene.
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| Eileen | Associate/Staff |
Mentioned in footer regarding funds found ($4 million).
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| Name | Type | Context |
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| Phaidon |
Publishing company; subject of merger and payout discussions.
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| Artspace |
Company suggested to be merged with Phaidon.
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| Rothschild Bank |
Mentioned regarding distribution networks.
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| Rockefeller Rothschild |
Mentioned as a private bank.
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| Athene |
Insurance company; mentioned regarding taxes and requests.
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| TRA |
Financial entity to deal with.
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| BRH |
Financial entity to deal with.
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| Judy Black Trust |
Trust fund to be 'got rid of'.
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Location of a meeting between the author and recipient where fees were discussed.
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Mentioned regarding a visa issue.
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"rick bronstein said the only 1040 he ever filled out was his own. ( this is brads chosen advisor??!)"Source
"you are my closest of friends ,but my experience is that when amounts get large, people tend to get unhappy when it actually comes time for them to pay"Source
"From day zero a 50 - 60 million price was attached as the fair price of the transaction just completed"Source
"though no one could posit such a large amount unless they were wearing a brightly colored clown suit."Source
"I believe the decision re paying only 20 m has frankly left me felling quite uneasy."Source
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