JFK Jr.’s Will Revealed Which Kennedys Would Inherit His Fortune After His & Carolyn Bessette’s Fatal Plane Crash
John F. Kennedy Jr and his wife, Carolyn Bessette, were one of the most prominent celebrity couples of the 90s.
The couple dominated headlines and front pages with their chic style and lavish socialite life, but all eyes were on him since he was the only son of President John F. Kennedy. However, their love story was tragically cut short. The couple, alongside her sister Lauren, were killed in a plane crash off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard on July 16, 1999, on their way to a wedding.
What was JFK Jr.’s net worth?
JFK Jr.’s net worth was reportedly $100 million at the time of his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He worked as a New York City Assistant District Attorney for nearly four years and launched George magazine in 1995.
JFK Jr. inherited a considerable amount of wealth from his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ will. At the time of John F. Kennedy’s death, Jacqueline was bequeathed $25,000.00 from her late husband.
What was Carolyn Bessette’s net worth?
Carolyn Bessette’s net worth has not been made public, but it’s assumed that her net worth could be combined with her husband’s.
Who inherited JFK Jr.’s money?
JFK Jr.’s will was made public right after his death. JFK Jr. left his estate to his wife, Carolyn, per his will. “I give all my tangible property (as distinguished from money, securities, and the like), wherever located, other than my scrimshaw set previously owned by my father, to my wife, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy,” it read.
“I give and devise all my interest in my cooperative apartment located at 20-26 Moore Street, Apartment 9E, in said New York, including all my shares therein and any proprietary leases with respect thereto, to my said wife, Carolyn.’” The will stated that if Carolyn were also to die, John’s sister Caroline and her children were next in line to inherit his personal possessions.
It was revealed that he gave money from the trust to 14 family members and friends, as well as his father’s presidential library and Reaching Up, a charity Kennedy founded in 1985 to help people who are developmentally disabled.
The only item that was written down in his will was John’s beloved scrimshaw set—sailor’s carvings made from whales’ teeth. It belonged to John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated three days before his JFK Jr.’s third birthday. He listed his nephew, Jack Schlossberg, as the recipient.
