A potential legal dispute looms over the vast fortune of the late Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner, who died at the age of 91 on Monday at his villa in Vienna. Lugner, renowned for his extravagant lifestyle and high-profile celebrity escorts, has left behind a complicated legacy that could ignite a fierce battle among his heirs.
Lugner, who recently married his sixth wife, Simone Reilaender, declared her as the "sole boss" of his business empire in the event of his death. Despite this, his will also includes his four children and Simone, setting the stage for possible legal challenges over his estate.
Sources close to the family suggest a significant dispute may arise regarding inheritance rights, including who will reside in Lugner's villa and manage his extensive business interests. “There will be a huge tussle over the inheritance,” a source told the German tabloid Bild. “Questions about who will live in the villa and the allocation of assets from the foundations are likely to cause contention.”
Christina Lugner, Richard's fourth wife, is reportedly determined to secure a substantial portion of the inheritance for her daughter, Jacqueline. “Christina Lugner will fight with all means to ensure that Jacqueline gets as much as possible,” the source claimed.
Despite the anticipated legal battle, Christina Lugner has expressed both grief and commitment to preserving Richard's legacy. She told Austrian media, “Our daughter Jacqueline will do everything in her power to ensure that Richard's legacy is preserved and that everything is implemented as Richard wished.” Christina also shared moments of reflection, noting, “We're hugging and crying. Then we're telling funny stories from the past. That's how we balance it out.”
Richard Lugner's final months were marked by significant health issues. In June, he was hospitalized for severe back pain, later revealing it was due to a tough bike workout. He was admitted to Vienna General Hospital on July 12 with a ruptured heart valve, which was causing blood to flow incorrectly around his body.
Lugner had planned his funeral meticulously, even ordering his gravestone in advance. “I wanted to have everything arranged. My heirs should know what to do,” he said.
His recent marriage to Simone, a glamorous affair in Vienna despite their 49-year age difference, was described by Simone as having a memorable wedding night. “We had a very long wedding night. Longer than the wedding day,” she boasted to local media. Simone now oversees his Vienna shopping mall.
As Lugner's family prepares for a potential legal battle over his estate, the fate of his fortune and the ensuing family feud are expected to draw considerable attention.
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