O.J. Simpson’s son is being sued for allegedly moving into his late father’s home without permission. The case has sparked renewed interest in the Simpson family’s legal affairs, adding another chapter to their complex history.
Malcolm LaVergne – an attorney who serves as special administrator of the late sportsman-turned-actor’s estate – has filed a lawsuit against Primary Holding LLC, which he says is owned and operated by Justin Simpson, claiming the 36 year old has gone back on a deal made over the house. The legal dispute highlights the ongoing complications in managing high-profile estates.
According to TMZ, the lawyer told how Primary Holdings purchased the house where the ‘Naked Gun’ star was living when he died of cancer in April last year in a deal where the firm would keep the property in order to protect O.J.’s financial interests and shield the abode against creditor claims. Property protection strategies like this are commonly used in estate planning to safeguard assets.
But after the controversial NFL star – who was famously acquitted of killing his ex-wife, Justin’s mom Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman in the 1990s – passed away, his son moved into the house and claimed because he owns Primary Holdings, the property is also now his and refused to leave or pay the estate back for the alleged payments his dad had made in the past. This development has raised questions about the transparency of family business arrangements.
Malcolm insisted O.J. had never intended for the house to be made separate from the estate and the sportsman had been making the house payments all along. Real estate experts note that such arrangements often face legal scrutiny when ownership transfers occur.
He noted Justin is still living in the house, despite owning a home nearby, and wants it as his own, in direct contradiction to his father’s will. Estate planning attorneys say clear documentation of property intentions is crucial in preventing such disputes.
In the months following O.J.’s death, the estate has sought to sell off some of his belongings in an attempt to liquidate his assets and pay off creditors. Estate liquidation experts estimate that celebrity memorabilia can often fetch significant sums at auction.
And last month, Malcolm revealed he is hoping to sell off O.J.’s stash of pornography from his 2008-2017 stint in Nevada state prison, where he served time for memorabilia theft. The unusual nature of these assets has drawn attention from collectors and critics alike.
O.J.’s estate faces a $500,000 tax lien from the State of California and at the time of his death, he still owed millions of dollars to Nicole and Ron’s families from their 1997 wrongful death lawsuit. Tax experts note that estate tax liens can significantly complicate the distribution of assets.
A civil court had found him liable for the pair’s deaths and though the original judgement was $33.5 million, interest on the unpaid debt has reportedly caused it to escalate to around $100 million. Legal analysts point out that such judgments can accumulate substantial interest over time, making full repayment increasingly difficult.
The current property dispute adds another layer of complexity to the estate’s already challenging financial situation. Estate law specialists suggest that such family conflicts often emerge when substantial debts are involved.
The case has attracted attention from legal experts who note that the use of LLCs in estate planning, while common, can lead to complicated ownership disputes when proper documentation is lacking. Property law professionals emphasize the importance of clear written agreements in such arrangements.
Justin Simpson’s claim to the property through Primary Holdings LLC represents a complex intersection of corporate and estate law. Business law experts indicate that the separation between personal and corporate assets often becomes blurred in family-owned entities.
The ongoing legal battle highlights the challenges faced by estate administrators in balancing family interests with creditor obligations. Estate planning professionals stress the importance of detailed succession plans to prevent such conflicts.
