Jason Collins’ Estate Plan Revealed Before Cancer Diagnosis

Jason Collins, the trailblazing former NBA center who became the league’s first openly gay player, put his affairs in order just months before revealing he had cancer, documents show.

According to court records obtained by TMZ Sports, Collins signed a will in October 2025, laying out how his estate should be handled. The filings list more than $1.8 million in personal property, with the possibility of additional assets tucked away in private trusts that are not detailed in the paperwork.

Collins didn’t leave the details to chance. In the will, he stated that he had written a separate note, stored in a safe-deposit box, with specific instructions for his executor on who should receive his jewelry, watches, silverware, clothing, cars, and other personal items. It was a deliberate, organized move from a man who knew exactly how he wanted his legacy divided.

He named his aunt, Teri, as executor of the estate. If she is unable to serve, the responsibility would pass to his husband, William Green, and his brother, former NBA player and coach Jarron Collins, who are listed as alternates.

The beneficiaries reflect the tight circle around him. The documents list his parents, his brother, a cousin, his husband, and his aunt as inheritors of his estate. Two organizations also appear: Glisten and Point Foundation, both of which support LGBTQ+ students. Their inclusion underlines the causes that mattered to Collins long after his final NBA game.

Collins died on May 12, 2026, following a battle with brain cancer. His final legal steps ensure that the people and communities that shaped his life remain central to his story even after his death.