New legal documents have shed light on the details of late actor Matthew Perry's will and estate, five months after his tragic death at the age of 54. The "Friends" star, who passed away in October 2023, created a will in 2009 that establishes a trust named after Woody Allen's character in the film "Annie Hall"-the Alvy Singer Living Trust.
According to the documents obtained by TMZ, Perry wanted to leave a majority of his belongings to the trust, with the value of his personal property at the time of his death listed at just over $1 million. However, this figure represents additional assets not already in the private trust and does not accurately reflect the actor's total net worth, which is likely to be significantly higher.
In his will, Perry makes a distinction that any children he may have had after 2009 are explicitly not entitled to his fortune. The actor never had children during his lifetime. The trustees of the Alvy Singer Living Trust are not named in the available documents.
Two women, Lisa Ferguson and Robin Ruzan, who is the ex-wife of comedian Mike Myers, are listed as the executors of Perry's will. They will be responsible for making decisions about how to manage and distribute the actor's property. Ruzan and Perry worked together on the game show "Celebrity Liar" in the 2010s, with Ruzan serving as an executive producer and Perry as a contestant.
TMZ previously reported that Perry died in October after drowning in his personal hot tub at home. An autopsy later determined that he had ketamine in his system at the time of his death. The actor's passing sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with his "Friends" co-stars and countless fans expressing their grief and paying tribute to his memory.
Perry was acknowledged in a heartfelt tribute at the Emmys earlier this year, with singer Charlie Puth performing in his honor. He was also remembered during the in memoriam segment at the Oscars on Sunday, as Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo sang "Time to Say Goodbye."
FILE PHOTO: The cast of the American TV sitcom "Friends" (L to R) Matt Le Blanc, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer pose for pictures at Channel 4 Television centre March 25, 1998./File Photo
According to documents obtained by Page Six, Perry's will, created in 2009, lists his father, John Perry, mother, Suzanne Morrison, half-sibling, Caitlin Morrison, and ex-girlfriend Rachel Dunn as beneficiaries. The filing indicates that he held $1,030,000 in personal property, including jewelry, furniture, works of art, and automobiles.
A hearing for the will is scheduled for April 10 in Los Angeles Superior Court, with Lisa Ferguson set to appear solo, as Robin Ruzan opted out of co-executing the trust on March 4.
The coroner's report from the LA County Medical Examiner's Office revealed that Perry died of "acute effects of ketamine" and deemed his death accidental. Drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine, an opioid, were also listed as contributors to his passing. Perry had been sober from drugs for 19 months amid his ongoing battle with addiction.
Despite his public struggles with depression and substance abuse, Perry's close friend Jennifer Aniston claimed he was "happy" and "healthy" in the days before his death. The revelation of the details of his will and estate serves as a reminder of the late actor's legacy and the impact he had on the entertainment industry and his loved ones.
