Richard Kahn
Epstein estate co-executor; subpoenaed for House Oversight deposition (Feb 2026)
Also known as: Richard Khan, Richard D. Kahn, Dick Kahn, Rick Kahn
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Richard Kahn appears in 79,870 case documents, and 195 email records in the Epstein files.
Certified public accountant who served as co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate alongside attorney Darren Indyke. Named in Epstein's will signed August 8, 2019, two days before his death. Managed the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program, which paid out over $121 million to more than 135 claimants. As executor, oversaw the sale of Epstein's properties including the 9 East 71st Street townhouse ($51M), the Palm Beach mansion ($18.5M), and Little St. James island.
Listed in Epstein's black book with 3 phone numbers. Subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee and scheduled for a closed-door deposition on February 25, 2026, as part of the congressional Epstein investigation. TRUST BENEFICIARY AND TRUSTEE: Co-trustee of the Epstein 2019 Trust. Personal bequest increased from $20 million (February 2019) to $25 million (1953 Trust). Wife Lisa Kahn received residual allocations.
All debts owed by Kahn through Coatue Enterprises LLC were forgiven. Kahn signed the 1953 Trust on August 10, 2019, the day Epstein was found dead.
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Richard Kahn appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Richard Kahn is a certified public accountant affiliated with HBRK Associates who served as a long-standing financial manager for Jeffrey Epstein. His professional responsibilities encompassed a wide range of financial and administrative duties including tax planning, investment monitoring, insurance management, property oversight, and banking relationships. Email records show he regularly communicated with Epstein on both business matters and general news items, forwarding political articles and financial updates over a period spanning at least 2014 through 2019.
Kahn was named co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate alongside attorney Darren Indyke in Epstein's will, which was signed on August 8, 2019, two days before Epstein's death. In this capacity, he became a defendant in multiple civil lawsuits brought by Epstein's alleged victims. Court filings from the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands show he served as an active officer of estate-related entities and oversaw the verified inventory of Epstein's personal property, which included bank accounts totaling approximately $7.6 million as of December 31, 2019.
Kahn is listed in Epstein's so-called 'black book' with three phone numbers, indicating a significant personal or professional relationship. He was also subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee as part of the congressional investigation into the Epstein matter.
Epstein Connection
Richard Kahn served as Jeffrey Epstein's personal certified public accountant and financial manager at HBRK Associates for many years, handling tax estimates, stock portfolio monitoring, insurance policies, property matters, and banking relationships including accounts at Deutsche Bank. He was named co-executor of Epstein's estate in the will signed August 8, 2019. Documentary evidence shows extensive, regular email communication with Epstein from at least 2014 through mid-2019, covering financial updates, operational decisions regarding Epstein's properties (including 9 East 71st Street), and forwarded news articles. Epstein explicitly authorized Kahn to act on his behalf in banking and credit card matters. Kahn appeared in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers and was referenced in the 2010 deposition of Epstein employee Janusz Banasiak as working from the 'New York office.'
Key Allegations(7)
Served as co-executor of Epstein's estate alongside Darren Indyke, named as defendant in civil lawsuits by Epstein's alleged victims
documentedManaged financial affairs for Epstein including tax planning, stock monitoring, insurance, and property oversight across multiple jurisdictions
documentedInvolved in managing complex financial structures and advisory fee arrangements connected to Leon Black's family office, where disputed $40-60 million annual advisory fees and undisclosed accounts were referenced
allegedMaintained Deutsche Bank banking relationships on behalf of Epstein, including deposit account opening and communications with Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Managing Director Paul Morris
documentedWas authorized by Epstein to act on his behalf in credit card and banking matters
documentedReceived funds from Rothschild entities on Epstein's behalf -- specifically 183,249.60 euros for furniture
documentedNamed by an Epstein victim/claimant alongside other associates in correspondence to claims administrator
allegedLegal Status
Named as co-executor defendant in multiple civil lawsuits brought by Jane Doe plaintiffs against the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein (case 1:20-cv-00484-JKG). A magistrate judge issued a memorandum and order in at least one case staying proceedings pending Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal trial. Subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door deposition scheduled for February 25, 2026. No criminal charges documented against Kahn personally.
Notable Statements(5)
“today we received 183,249.60 euros from rothshild for furniture that you paid”
“please advise on color selection for 71st street front door”
“shall i add to your jewelry policy or pass? your blanket insurance coverage”
“stock doing great update on your unrealized gains as of today when stock”
“see vid at today's rally someone printed picture of trump and epstein”
Contradictions(2)
As co-executor, Kahn would be expected to serve in a standard fiduciary capacity with professional distance from Epstein's personal affairs
Email records show Kahn functioned as an intimate day-to-day financial manager and personal assistant, handling everything from jewelry insurance and furniture receipts to forwarding political gossip and entertainment articles to Epstein on a near-daily basis, suggesting a far more embedded personal relationship than a typical executor-testator relationship
Kahn's role was limited to accounting and tax services through HBRK Associates
Documents show Kahn was authorized to act on Epstein's behalf for banking and credit card matters, was signatory on Deutsche Bank accounts, managed property renovations, handled insurance policies, coordinated jet fuel purchases for the USVI, and managed financial relationships with entities including Rothschild
Key Relationships(7)
Long-standing CPA and financial manager for Epstein; named co-executor of his estate; extensive email correspondence from at least 2014-2019; authorized to act on Epstein's behalf in banking matters; listed in Epstein's black book with 3 phone numbers
Fellow co-executor of the Epstein estate; co-defendant in civil litigation brought by Epstein victims; CC'd together on internal financial communications regarding family office matters
Referenced in internal family office emails regarding complex financial structures, disputed $40-60M advisory fee arrangements, and management of assets connected to Leon Black
Co-defendants in civil case 1:20-cv-00484-JKG where Ghislaine Maxwell's motion to stay proceedings was granted pending her criminal trial
Kahn emailed Epstein about Alan Dershowitz multiple times, including about Trump potentially hiring Dershowitz and Dershowitz's commentary on the special counsel investigation
Kahn was identified in the 2010 deposition of Janusz Banasiak (Epstein employee) as being located in Epstein's New York office
Kahn frequently forwarded Trump-related news articles to Epstein from 2015 through 2019, including election forecasts, cabinet appointments, and political gossip
Timeline(29 events)
Referenced in deposition of Janusz Banasiak (Epstein employee) as working from Epstein's New York office; Banasiak identifies Kahn by name and spells his last name for the record
Email exchange with Epstein about USVI jet fuel price changes, indicating involvement in island operations logistics
Communication with Paul Morris, Managing Director at Deutsche Bank Private Wealth, regarding Epstein's banking
Emailed Epstein a Hill poll about Trump closing in on Clinton, one of the earliest documented political news forwards
Emailed Epstein forwarding information about Kerite submarine cable proposal, indicating involvement in island infrastructure management
Emailed Epstein about LinkedIn (LNKD) stock performance after hours
Forwarded NYT article about Peter Thiel's embrace of Donald Trump to Epstein, marked high importance
Reported to Epstein receipt of 183,249.60 euros from Rothschild for furniture that Epstein had paid for
Emailed Epstein requesting guidance on color selection for 71st Street front door intercom finishes
Emailed Epstein Q3 estimated tax summary with projections from April 2016
Emailed Epstein about Apple (AAPL) stock performance and unrealized gains
Sent Epstein two emails: one about Trump's election odds from FiveThirtyEight, another forwarding a Deutsche Bank equity research report on Clinton vs Trump stock baskets
Emailed Epstein about an AI system predicting Trump would win the 2016 election
Forwarded NYT interactive cabinet shortlist article to Epstein following Trump's election
Forwarded Washington Post article on Trump filling White House counsel and deputy national security positions to Epstein
Included in email chain regarding request for documents related to AAP (connected to Leon Black family office), forwarded to Darren Indyke
Forwarded Daily Mail article to Epstein about alleged Trump vulgar comment
Forwarded Daily Mail article to Epstein about alleged Nikki Haley-Trump affair denial
Forwarded article about Trump appointing Brad Parscale as 2020 campaign manager to Epstein
Forwarded CBS article quoting Alan Dershowitz on ending Trump special counsel investigation to Epstein
Emailed Epstein (CC: Darren Indyke) about potential Trump hiring of Alan Dershowitz, noting Dershowitz had been 'interviewing for a job for the past two months on Fox News'
Forwarded article to Epstein about AT&T paying Trump lawyer Michael Cohen for 'insights' on the administration
Emailed Epstein (marked high importance) about a Trump rally where someone displayed a photo of Trump and Epstein together, with link to Washington Examiner article
Forwarded Reuters article to Epstein about House investigators examining Trump-Deutsche Bank links
Forwarded Mediaite article to Epstein quoting Noam Chomsky on Democrats' focus on Russia investigation
Forwarded Axios article about an SNL sketch featuring Alec Baldwin as Trump to Epstein -- one of the last documented emails before Epstein's death
Forwarded Politico article to Epstein about Koch network potentially backing Democrats in a revamp of its influence operation
Named co-executor in Epstein's will signed two days before Epstein's death on August 10, 2019
Estate inventory filed with values as of this date, showing approximately $7.6 million in cash across bank accounts at First Bank, Banco Popular, and a Paris escrow account, plus vehicles
At a Glance
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2 sources for document mentions
Office Manager: [EFTA00003149]
2025-12-19
“Office Manager: Head Accountant: LSJE Accountant: STC Accountant: IT Manager: Administration Phone/ ”
This document is Plaintiff Jane Doe's response to the first set of interrogatories propounded by Def...
“This document is Plaintiff Jane Doe's response to the first set of interrogatories propounded by Def”
Sources
1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (28)
External Cross-Check
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Nonprofit Connections (1)
Cross-referenced against IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Officer/trustee roles matched by name.
Board Roles
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (195)
Trump's conflict web
http://therealdeal.com/issues articles/trumps-conflict-web/
Tax expert tells Congress there is 'a lot to find' in Trump's returns
• https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/tax-expert-tells-congress-there-lot-find-trump-s-tax-n969121
(No Subject)
Importance: High http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast! not sure how trump wins without PA..
Trump fills White House counsel and deputy national security posts - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-fills-white-house-counsel-and-deputy-national-security-posts/2016/11/25/c4dee8d2-b341-11e6-belc-Scec35bl
"SNL": Baldwin's Trump, De Niro's Mueller season 44 finale cold open - Axios
Importance: High https://www.axios.com/snl-alec-baldwin-trump-dont-stop-me-now-60e0839e-68f5-4ce5-af36-8635dfcb694c.html
Congressional candidate compares Melania Trump to prostitute
https://nypost.com/2018/07/31/congressional-candidate-compares-melania-trump-to-prostitute/?utm_source=maropost&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nypdaily
Trump shoots back at Democrats, declares 'I don't do cover-ups'
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/05/22/i-dont-do-cover-ups-president-trump-during-rose-garden-press-conference.html https://nypost.com/2019/05/22/tru
Fwd: Alert - TIC Form SHC Deadline Approaching
not sure if this applies to Leon The reporting threshold for Schedule 2 is $200 million in total fair value of all foreign securities owned by the SH
Fwd: February 2nd Hot Topic Briefing: Challenging Immigration Detention with Habeas Petitions
Thought you’d find it amusing that the legal education providers are already on top of Trump issues. LOL.
US special counsel's office: Trump ally Roger Stone arrested in Florida
Importance: High https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/25/us-special-counsels-office-trump-ally-roger-stone-arrested-in-florida.html
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Schedule (50)
2010-04-08 to 2014-01-08 · 21 entries verified across multiple documents
Appointment with Rich Kahn at 71st
71st
Appointment with Rich Kahn
71st
Appointment with Rich Kahn and Emad
Appointment with Rich
Appointment with Rich Kahn and Darren
Interview Jane Bernardini & Jeffrey Perelman of Anchin Block & Anchin
Appointment with Rich Kahn, Emad Hanna and Bella Klein
Appointment with Darren & Rich
Appt w/Darren, Rich and Harry
Appointment with Darren & Rich
Appointment with Rich and Darren
Conference call with Brice, Darren, Rich
Conference call with Brice, Rich and Darren
Appointment with Rich Kahn
Appt w/Rich Kahn
Appt w/Larry Delson, Skip Evans, Darren and Rich
Appointment with Darren & Rich
Appointment with Rich Kahn and Harry Heller
Appointment with Rich and Darren
Appt w/Rich and Darren
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Who is Richard Kahn?
Certified public accountant who served as co-executor of Jeffrey Epstein's estate alongside attorney Darren Indyke. Named in Epstein's will signed August 8, 2019, two days before his death. Managed the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program, which paid out over $121 million to more than 135 claimants. As executor, oversaw the sale of Epstein's properties including the 9 East 71st Street townhouse ($51M), the Palm Beach mansion ($18.5M), and Little St. James island. Listed in Epstein's black book with 3 phone numbers. Subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee and scheduled for a closed-door deposition on February 25, 2026, as part of the congressional Epstein investigation. TRUST BENEFICIARY AND TRUSTEE: Co-trustee of the Epstein 2019 Trust. Personal bequest increased from $20 million (February 2019) to $25 million (1953 Trust). Wife Lisa Kahn received residual allocations. All debts owed by Kahn through Coatue Enterprises LLC were forgiven. Kahn signed the 1953 Trust on August 10, 2019, the day Epstein was found dead.
What is Richard Kahn's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Richard Kahn appears in 79,870 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 195 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 28 other persons of interest.
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