Hello followers! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating story about a surprise will that could reveal the last wishes of Zappos co-founder Tony Hsieh.
According to the WSJ, a recently uncovered will suggests that Hsieh had concrete plans for his fortune, which contradicts the earlier belief that he left no instructions. The estate is estimated at a hefty $1.2 billion.
The document, signed in 2015 and filed in court recently, includes a stark no-contest clause: challenge my wishes, and you get nothing. Hsieh’s will surprises by allocating over $50 million and multiple Las Vegas properties to mysterious trusts designed to catch his beneficiaries off guard.
Remarkably, Hsieh also left $3 million to Harvard, his alma mater. Amid ongoing disputes over Harvard’s funding and investments, this generous gesture adds a twist to an already intriguing legal saga. The will’s discovery adds a bizarre layer to the legal battle following Hsieh’s death in a house fire at age 46 in 2020. He crafted the will to create a ‘WOW factor,’ aiming for his beneficiaries to truly ‘live in the wow.’