Jason Collins left part of his estate to two organizations supporting LGBTQ+ students, extending advocacy work that had remained central to his life long after his NBA career ended.
Probate documents obtained by TMZ Sports show that Collins left more than $1.8 million in personal property. The filing also indicates that additional assets may be held separately in private trusts.
The beneficiaries include Collins’ parents, twin brother Jarron Collins, a cousin, his husband, film producer William Brunson “Brunson” Green, and an aunt. Glisten and Point Foundation, two nonprofits serving LGBTQ+ students, are also named.
Collins signed the will in October 2025, one month after his family announced that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. He publicly revealed in December that he had Stage 4 glioblastoma and died on May 12, 2026, at age 47.
His Aunt Was Named Executor of the Estate
The will names Collins’ aunt Teri as executor, according to TMZ’s account of the court documents. Green and Jarron were named as alternates if she was unable to serve.
Collins also left instructions for distributing personal belongings. The filing says he placed a written note in a safe deposit box identifying who should receive items including jewelry, watches, silverware, clothing, cars and other personal effects.
The probate filing lists more than $1.8 million in personal property but does not disclose how much each beneficiary is set to receive. TMZ also reported that separate private trusts could contain additional assets outside the amount disclosed in the filing.
Collins and Green married in Austin in May 2025 after more than a decade together. Collins later described the ceremony in an ESPN essay as marrying “the love of my life” in a wedding that “couldn’t have been more perfect.”
Collins Had Long Supported the LGBTQ Groups Named in His Will
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Glisten is the organization formerly known as GLSEN. The nonprofit changed its name in February 2026 while continuing its work supporting LGBTQ+ students in K through 12 schools.
Collins had ties to GLSEN going back to the year he came out publicly. He received the organization’s Courage Award in 2013, and the following year the NBA pledged proceeds from sales of his No. 98 Brooklyn Nets jersey to GLSEN and the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Point Foundation was an even longer running part of his advocacy work. Collins joined the organization’s honorary board in 2014, helping support its scholarship, mentorship and leadership programs for LGBTQ+ students pursuing higher education.
He later collaborated with Pride Socks on the “Stand Tall” collection, with $5 from each pair going to Point Foundation. The collection’s current page says the project had raised $7,520 for the organization as of August 2026.
Following Collins’ death, Point described him as an “extraordinary supporter” and announced that donations made in his memory would help establish a Jason Collins Scholarship.
He Signed the Will Shortly After His Brain Tumor Became Public
Collins’ family announced on September 11, 2025, that he was receiving treatment for a brain tumor and asked for privacy while he focused on his health. The will was executed the following month.
In December, Collins disclosed the full diagnosis himself in a first person account for ESPN. “I have Stage 4 glioblastoma, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer,” he wrote. “It came on incredibly fast.”
He described symptoms that had begun during the summer, including problems concentrating while preparing for a trip with Green. Collins underwent medication, radiation and chemotherapy while also pursuing additional treatment options.
Collins died on May 12 after what his family described as an eight month fight with glioblastoma. The NBA remembered him as a player whose influence extended well beyond basketball, while Point Foundation has continued raising money to establish the scholarship bearing his name.