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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesIn April 2024, O.J. Simpson’s executor, Malcolm LaVergne, offered Fred Goldman an opportunity to review the estate and the claims against it. That was an offer—not confirmation that a review or independent accounting took place. In November 2025, the estate accepted a $57,997,858.12 creditor claim plus interest, but that acceptance did not mean Goldman had been paid.
What LaVergne offered in April 2024
LaVergne, Simpson’s longtime attorney as well as the executor of his estate, initially said he hoped the Goldmans would receive “zero, nothing.” He later reversed that position. He said he would handle Fred Goldman’s claim under Nevada law and intended to invite him to review the estate and the claims. LaVergne offered the Brown family the same opportunity if its claim remained valid. CBS News reported the offer and the reversal.
LaVergne described the executor role as distinct from his work as Simpson’s lawyer, saying it was his first time serving as an executor and that he was learning the process quickly. He said he wanted to keep the focus on winding up the estate rather than public rhetoric.
How the claim changed
The claim stems from a 1997 California civil jury verdict. The jury found Simpson liable and awarded $33.5 million to the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson. That civil finding was separate from Simpson’s acquittal in the criminal case.
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| Stage | Reported amount | What it represents |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 civil verdict | $33.5 million | Jury award to the Goldman and Brown families. FOX5 Vegas |
| July 2024 creditor filing | $117,041,675.27 | Fred Goldman’s claim against the estate, including the unpaid balance and interest. FOX5 Vegas |
| November 14, 2025 estate acceptance | $57,997,858.12 plus interest | Amount the estate approved; reports attributed the reduction to its challenge to Goldman’s interest calculation. Associated Press |
Acceptance is not payment
The estate’s acceptance recognized Goldman’s claim in probate; it did not establish that the estate had distributed money to him. His attorney, Michaelle Rafferty, told the Associated Press that acceptance “does not constitute payment” and said Goldman would monitor the probate proceedings.
LaVergne told the AP that the estate did not have assets approaching the accepted claim. He said he hoped to assemble $500,000 to $1 million in total estate assets. That was his reported estimate of what he hoped to assemble, not a confirmed distribution to Goldman. LaVergne also said the payment would be voluntary rather than the full claim plus interest.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Did Goldman get to review the estate?
The available reports establish that LaVergne offered a review in April 2024, but they do not confirm whether Goldman or his representatives completed one. Nor do they establish the amount, if any, ultimately distributed or the probate case’s final disposition. The November 2025 claim acceptance is the latest verified status in the cited reporting here; it should not be treated as proof of a later payment or a completed review.
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