Adjusted for today’s inflation, Frank Sinatra had a net worth of $300 million when he died.
After his death, Sinatra’s estate was inherited by his wife Barbara and his three children from previous marriages.
Sinatra’s music still generates over $10 million in music royalties every year.
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Sinatra’s Estate
Frank Sinatra died on May 14, 1998, at the age of 82. He left behind an estate estimated to be worth $300 million.
According to Sinatra’s will, his estate was divided between his fourth wife, Barbara Sinatra, and his three children, Nancy, Tina, and Frank Sinatra Jr.
Sinatra’s wife Barbara Sinatra inherited the bulk of the estate, including all of Sinatra’s real estate, personal belongings, and 25% of the royalties from his music catalog.
She also received a $13.5 million trust fund for her lifetime benefit.
His children Nancy Sinatra and Tina Sinatra each inherited 50% of the royalties from Sinatra’s music catalog.
Frank Sinatra Jr. inherited Sinatra’s sheet music collection. In other words, each of his children received roughly $80 million worth of Sinatra’s assets.
Music Income
Sinatra’s 1956 album Songs for Swingin’ Lovers is his best-selling album of all time, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide.
The album is a collection of swing standards, such as “Fly Me to the Moon,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “Night and Day.” This album generated $100 million in revenues in today’s money.
Who owns the Rights to Sinatra’s Music?
The rights to Frank Sinatra’s music are owned by Universal Music Group (UMG). The company paid a bulk of $90 million to obtain his full catalogue.
FAQs
Frank Sinatra’s net worth today is estimated to be $300 million adjusted inflation. This includes the value of his music catalog, real estate, and other assets.
Barbara Sinatra inherited approximately $100 million from Frank Sinatra’s estate which includes mansions in Beverly Hills and Malibu.
The rights to Frank Sinatra’s music are owned by Universal Music Group (UMG). UMG acquired the rights to Sinatra’s Reprise Records catalog in 2023.
Frank Sinatra owned a 1942 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible, a 1955 Ford Thunderbird, a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, and many other cars at the time of his death.