Jeffrey Epstein signed new will for $851 million estate two days before death in prison
ABCSex offender Jeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he took his own life in jail, court records have shown, opening a new legal front in what could be a long battle over the US financier's fortune. Key points: The will valued Jeffrey Epstein's estate at $851 million, including more than $83 million in cash High-profile friend Prince Andrew says he is "appalled" by sex abuse claims directed at Mr Epstein Two alleged victims have already filed lawsuits against Mr Epstein's estate If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Court papers filed last week in the US Virgin Islands list no details of beneficiaries but valued the estate at more than $US577 million, including more than $US56 million in cash. The statement comes after the Mail on Sunday published footage reportedly showing Prince Andrew at Mr Epstein's Manhattan mansion in 2010, two years after the New York financier pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution. Jail guards on duty the night of Mr Epstein's death are suspected of falsifying log entries to show they were checking on inmates every half-hour as required, according to several people familiar with the matter.