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Forensic Experts Probe Zappos Founder's Will Mystery
4 Jul
Summary
- A disputed 2015 will surfaces over a year after Zappos founder's death.
- Forensic experts are analyzing the document for ink and signature authenticity.
- The family contests the will, calling it a scam and demanding a thorough investigation.
The legal battle over Zappos founder Tony Hsieh's estate has intensified, focusing on a disputed seven-page will that surfaced in March 2015. This document, which includes a no-contest clause targeting Hsieh's brothers, mysteriously arrived at a Las Vegas courthouse over a year after Hsieh's 2020 death at age 46.
Concerns surrounding the alleged will's legitimacy have led to a forensic examination. A Las Vegas judge appointed a special master to oversee the analysis of the document, with a primary focus on ink and signature testing to ascertain if it aligns with the 2015 date or if signatures were added later.
Further tests, including handwriting analysis and fingerprint scans, are anticipated. Hsieh's family has publicly contested the will, labeling it a scam and engaging their own forensic expert. The special master is expected to submit a report by July 24, after which the family's experts will have an opportunity to respond.
