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Manhattan Real Estate Billionaire’s Lover Claims Son Should Be Disinherited Over ‘False Neglect Allegations’
Edited by: TJVNews.com
A fierce legal battle has erupted over the vast fortune of late Manhattan real estate magnate Allan Goldman, as his longtime lover and caretaker, Natalia Vostrikova, seeks to bar his son, Steven Gurney-Goldman, from inheriting a share of his father’s estate. According to a report on Saturday in The New York Post, Vostrikova accuses Gurney-Goldman of fabricating allegations against her in an attempt to cut her out of the inheritance, despite what she claims were Allan’s explicit wishes.
Allan Goldman, who passed away in January 2022 at the age of 78, was the son of the legendary real estate tycoon Sol Goldman. Sol built a Manhattan real estate empire that once included iconic properties such as the Chrysler Building. Allan himself held a 25% stake in Solil Management, the family real estate firm, valued at an estimated $12 billion, according to Forbes. His personal estate alone was reportedly worth at least $250 million, as detailed in court records obtained by The New York Post.
However, the battle over Allan Goldman’s wealth has been anything but straightforward. At the center of the dispute are allegations of misconduct, betrayal, and a strained family dynamic brought to light through court filings.
Steven Gurney-Goldman, Allan’s son and the executor of his will, filed a lawsuit in 2022 accusing Natalia Vostrikova of neglecting his ailing father while living extravagantly on his dime. According to The Post report, Gurney-Goldman alleged that Vostrikova left Allan Goldman—who was suffering from Parkinson’s disease, multiple organ failures, and severe bedsores—alone in a luxurious Moscow hotel while she enjoyed a lavish lifestyle funded by his wealth.
More disturbingly, Gurney-Goldman claimed that Vostrikova’s alleged neglect was part of a calculated effort to hasten Allan’s death and expedite her $2 million inheritance. These allegations formed the foundation of Gurney-Goldman’s wrongful death lawsuit against Vostrikova.
However, Vostrikova has vehemently denied these claims. In her Nassau County Supreme Court filings, reported by The Post, she argued that Russian authorities had already cleared her of any wrongdoing related to Allan’s death. She insists that the accusations leveled by Gurney-Goldman are not only false but also directly contradict Allan Goldman’s intentions regarding his estate.
Through her attorney, Kian Khatibi, Vostrikova portrayed her relationship with Allan Goldman as one built on love and mutual care. As quoted by The Post, Khatibi stated, “Not only that they were in love, they were a couple. He cared for her and she cared for him.”
Vostrikova maintains that she served not only as Allan’s partner but also as his caregiver during his final years, and she insists that she is entitled to her inheritance under the terms of his will. Furthermore, she argues that Gurney-Goldman’s actions—specifically his attempts to discredit her in court—violate Allan’s final wishes and amount to an effort to manipulate the distribution of his fortune.
In response to Vostrikova’s filings, Steven Gurney-Goldman’s attorney, Daniel Noble, dismissed her claims as baseless. Speaking to The Post, Noble argued that Russian authorities never conducted a proper investigation into Allan Goldman’s death and that Vostrikova was far from exonerated.
“As the executor of his father’s will, Mr. Gurney-Goldman is upholding his fiduciary duty by bringing a wrongful death action against the woman whom we’ve alleged is responsible for his father’s untimely death,” Noble told The Post. He added, “Ms. Vostrikova’s claim that Mr. Gurney-Goldman should be disinherited as a result is erroneous and meritless.”
At the heart of this battle lies a staggering inheritance, one that encompasses a significant portion of one of New York’s most prominent real estate dynasties. According to The Post, Allan Goldman’s $250 million personal estate and his stake in Solil Management represent an enormous financial windfall—one that both Vostrikova and Gurney-Goldman claim they are rightfully entitled to.
For Gurney-Goldman, the lawsuit is about accountability and honoring his fiduciary duty as the executor of his father’s will. For Vostrikova, it’s about defending her reputation and preserving what she insists was Allan Goldman’s intention: to provide for her after his passing.
This high-stakes legal battle raises significant ethical and legal questions about inheritance, family dynamics, and the responsibilities of caregivers to vulnerable individuals. As The Post reported highlighted, the case hinges on whether Gurney-Goldman can substantiate his claims of neglect and misconduct against Vostrikova, or whether her defense—that she was a devoted partner and caregiver—will prevail in court.
Additionally, questions about the reliability of investigations conducted in Russia and whether they can be considered conclusive in an American court add further complexity to the case.
As the case proceeds in Nassau County Supreme Court, both parties are bracing for an intense legal showdown. With millions of dollars, family reputations, and the legacy of one of New York’s most iconic real estate empires on the line, the stakes could not be higher.
