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Alleged Forged Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Under Scrutiny

12/16/2025

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Court documents indicate a will allegedly belonging to Tony Hsieh, former Zappos CEO, is likely forged.
Forensic expert Larry Stewart concluded signatures on purported 2015 will do not match Hsieh's verified signatures.
Hsieh's family, led by Richard Hsieh, filed an objection citing fraud and lack of credible witnesses.
A court hearing is set for January 5 to address the contested will after Hsieh's 2020 death left a $513 million estate.

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Story summary

Court documents indicate a will allegedly belonging to Tony Hsieh, former Zappos CEO, is likely forged.
Forensic expert Larry Stewart concluded signatures on purported 2015 will do not match Hsieh's verified signatures.
Hsieh's family, led by Richard Hsieh, filed an objection citing fraud and lack of credible witnesses.
A court hearing is set for January 5 to address the contested will after Hsieh's 2020 death left a $513 million estate.