Jason Collins' Legacy: Estate Planning and Charitable Beneficiaries

Jason Collins put his affairs in order long before the public knew how serious his health battle had become.

Court documents show the late NBA center — the first openly gay player in league history — signed a will in October 2025, just months before revealing he had cancer. The filings, obtained by TMZ Sports, detail an estate with more than $1.8 million in personal property, with the possibility of additional assets tucked away in private trusts.

Collins didn’t leave the details to chance. The will notes that he wrote a separate letter and placed it in a safe‑deposit box, spelling out exactly who should receive his jewelry, watches, silverware, clothing, cars, and other personal effects. That final note, directed to his executor, was meant to guide the distribution of the most personal items he owned.

He chose to keep that responsibility in the family. His aunt, Teri, is named as executor of the estate, with his husband, William Green, and his twin brother, former NBA player and current coach Jarron Collins, listed as alternates if she cannot serve.

The beneficiaries reflect the tight circle around him. The documents list his parents, his brother, a cousin, his husband, and his aunt as heirs. Two charities also appear in the will: Glisten and Point Foundation, both of which support LGBTQ+ students. Collins had long been a symbol of inclusion in professional sports; in death, his money continues that work.

Jason Collins died on May 12, 2026, following a battle with brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy that stretches well beyond the box score — and an estate carefully mapped to support the people and causes that defined his life.