In her will , Monroe left Lee Strasberg her personal belongings , which amounted to just over half of her estate . She expressed her desire that he `` distribute ( the effects ) among my friends , colleagues and those to whom I am devoted . '' In her will , Monroe left Lee Strasberg her personal effects , which amounted to just over half of her residuary estate , expressing her desire that he `` distribute ( the effects ) among my friends , colleagues and those to whom I am devoted '' .