Matthew Perry, the actor we fondly remember as Chandler Bing from “Friends,” left us a legacy of laughter. But in his will, he left something more: a trust named after a character played by Woody Allen.
Perry’s will, unveiled five months after his passing, includes a $1 million trust called the “Alvy Singer Living Trust,” named after Woody Allen’s role in “Annie Hall.” This trust reflects Perry’s lifelong passion for the arts and storytelling.
The Alvy Singer Living Trust
According to recent legal documents, Matthew Perry drafted a will in 2009, expressing his wish to pass on the bulk of his estate to a trust. It appears that Perry was quite fond of the film ‘Annie Hall,’ as he established the Alvy Singer Living Trust, named after the movie’s lead character. The assets and funds that Perry possessed prior to his passing are designated to be transferred into this trust.
The legal filings indicate that the celebrity’s personal property is valued just above $1 million. This sum represents the additional assets discovered by the executors that were not previously included in his private trust.
With an estimated net worth of $120 million, the actor, who passed away without children, had specified in his will that any potential offspring born after 2009 would not be automatically entitled to inherit his wealth.
Lisa Ferguson and Robin Ruzan are appointed as co-executors of Matthew Perry’s will. Perry had a professional connection with Ruzan through their work on the game show “Celebrity Liar” in the 2010s.
The will’s beneficiaries include Perry’s father, John Perry; mother, Suzanne Morrison; half-sister, Caitlin Morrison; and ex-partner Rachel Dunn, whom he dated from 2003 to 2005. Perry signed the will on October 26, 2009.
Matthew Perry, famed for his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” reportedly earned $20 million a year from the residuals of the show. His portrayal of Chandler Bing remains a significant part of his legacy, and to this date, the character is considered one of the most iconic characters in history.
The Tragic Death of Mathew Perry
Known for his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” Matthew Perry passed away on October 28, 2023, when he was 54 years old. The medical examiner in Los Angeles stated that his death was due to a sudden reaction to ketamine. The autopsy showed that there was a lot of ketamine in his system, which probably made him lose consciousness and led to his accidental drowning in his jacuzzi.
The famous Friends’ star was candid about his struggles with addiction, which he detailed in his memoir. He even converted his Malibu residence into a sober living home for men overcoming addiction, which remained operational for two years until its closure in 2015.
Matthew Perry was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles in November 2023. Subscribe to FeedBinge for more updates.