The secrets of Karl Lagerfeld's estate
Karl Lagerfeld. © Studio Pachamama

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The secrets of Karl Lagerfeld's estate

Nearly four years after Karl Lagerfeld's death, the question of who will inherit his estate and how much is at stake remains unresolved. It's a subject shrouded in secrecy, much like the designer himself, but Glitz.paris has published a series of scoops that shed light on the topic: from his mysterious accountant to the tax debts preventing his heirs from getting their hands on his assets. 

The secrets of Karl Lagerfeld's estate
Karl Lagerfeld. © Studio Pachamama

France
Lagerfeld heirs give up fight with French taxman

The former Chanel artistic director's nine heirs, in dispute with French tax authorities for more than four years, have just ended their legal challenge over the tax adjustments and penalties imposed on them. The move suggests the designer's estate may soon be settled.

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France
Spirits dynasty snaps up another Karl Lagerfeld property

A lesser-known Paris property that the late Chanel artistic director used as a dining hall and reception space has been sold to a family office linked to one of France's leading alcoholic beverage companies.

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France
Who bought Karl Lagerfeld's last hideaway?

The German fashion designer's last labour of love, a mansion called the Pavillon de Voisins, was quietly sold a few months ago by the administrator of his estate. The buyer is a family office with close ties to LVMH.

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Karl Lagerfeld estate still unsettled five years on

The fashion legend's former apartment on Paris's Quai Voltaire will go under the hammer on 26 March in the hope of speeding up the resolution of his estate. Five years after the designer's death, tax and inheritance issues have left his heirs waiting empty-handed.

Karl Lagerfeld's estate, which involves nine heirs, remains burdened by tax and property issues.
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Karl Lagerfeld's estate, which involves nine heirs, remains burdened by tax and property issues.

France
The untold story of the tax dispute freezing Karl Lagerfeld's estate

Breaking news published on 02/05/23 at 05:00 GMT - As New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates Karl Lagerfeld's legacy, the late designer's estate is in stasis over hefty tax debts in Paris. The former Chanel artistic director's unpaid tax bills in France are keeping his eight heirs from collecting their inheritance.

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The untold story of Lucien Frydlender, Karl Lagerfeld's invisible accountant

Lucien Frydlender, who served as Karl Lagerfeld's financial adviser for 30 years, is a familiar figure in the luxury world, but also one of the industry's most mysterious. As rumours swirl about him, Glitz.paris delves into Frydlender's career and his role in the late Chanel artistic director's estate.

Lucien Frydlender, Karl Lagerfeld's invisible accountant.
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Lucien Frydlender, Karl Lagerfeld's invisible accountant.

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