NEW YORK, NY. (THECOUNT) — Accused murderer Luigi Mangione, charged with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, might see himself excluded from a significant family inheritance due to a specific condition outlined in his late grandmother’s will. Mary Mangione, who passed away in 2023, left behind an estate estimated at tens of millions of dollars, with a particular caveat that could affect Mangione’s financial future. According to Fox News, Mary Mangione’s will specified that any grandchild would be barred from receiving their share if they were “charged, indicted, convicted of or pleads guilty to a felony.” This condition applies to Mangione, who faces charges including second-degree murder, firearm possession, and forgery following his arrest on December 9, 2024, as detailed by an arrest warrant from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office obtained by PEOPLE.
Mary Mangione’s will further elaborates on the types of felonies that would trigger this exclusion, listing common law felonies, heinous felonies, felonies involving physical violence against persons or property, and drug-related distribution felonies. The will grants the Trustees the final say, with the clause stating, “The decision of the Trustees is conclusive, final and binding on everyone. It is my precatory wish that the benefit of the doubt is not given to the individual.” This provision leaves little room for ambiguity, emphasizing the matriarch’s intent to safeguard her family’s wealth from those involved in serious criminal activities.
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Mangione, now 26, was apprehended following a five-day manhunt after he allegedly murdered Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4, 2024, before escaping on a bicycle and disappearing into Central Park. His estrangement from his family in the six months leading up to the incident, as noted by various sources, adds another layer to this complex narrative. This estrangement might have played a role in the dynamics of his inheritance, though it does not directly impact the legal stipulations of the will.
The implications of Mangione’s charges on his potential inheritance illustrate an intersection of criminal law, family dynamics, and estate planning, raising questions about the enforcement of such clauses and their impact on family legacies. As Mangione’s legal proceedings continue, the focus will also be on how this inheritance condition plays out, potentially setting a precedent or highlighting the complexities of estate management when legal troubles arise.
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