O.J. Simpson’s legacy is being preserved in a unique and personal way, as his ashes have been transformed into custom jewelry for his family. Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s longtime attorney and the executor of his estate, recently disclosed that after Simpson’s cremation in April, his ashes were incorporated into special pieces of jewelry designed for his four adult children: Arnelle, Jason, Sydney, and Justin.
This unusual tribute was agreed upon by Simpson’s children, who wanted a personal keepsake to remember their father. LaVergne, acting in his capacity as the executor, provided the necessary authorization to proceed with this request. While the specific type of jewelry has not been detailed, it is common for such pieces to include items like necklaces or bracelets with small urns or compartments to hold a portion of the ashes.
LaVergne himself opted not to receive any of the jewelry, stating that it was not something he was interested in, thus leaving the keepsakes exclusively for Simpson’s children. The entire process, from cremation to the creation of the jewelry and the acquisition of death certificates, came to a total cost of $4,243.06.
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In addition to managing this unique memorial, LaVergne is also responsible for liquidating Simpson’s remaining assets to address his substantial debts, including the millions still owed to the Goldman family. The process of settling Simpson’s estate is complex, given his financial obligations and the stipulations outlined in his final will.
Simpson’s final will was officially filed in Clark County, Nevada, on April 12, just two days after his death at the age of 76. The will, which Simpson signed on January 24, named LaVergne as the executor, with Simpson’s son, Justin, designated as the successor executor should the need arise. In the document, Simpson requested that all of his property be transferred into The Orenthal Simpson Revocable Living Trust.
The will also included Simpson’s specific instructions for the handling of his remains, which were attached to the legal document. Additionally, the will featured a strict no-contest clause, stipulating that any beneficiary, heir, or other person who attempted to challenge or invalidate the will would receive only $1 in lieu of any potential inheritance.
LaVergne, who has represented Simpson since 2009, has expressed his determination to ensure that the Goldman family does not receive any funds from Simpson’s estate.
As he continues to navigate the legal complexities of settling the estate, Simpson’s children now have a personal and tangible connection to their father through the jewelry created from his ashes, serving as a lasting reminder of his life.
