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Caleb Naysmith

Warren Buffett's Children Will Be In Charge of Giving Away His $145 Billion Fortune – But They Won't Inherit It

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, known for his strategic acumen, isn't your typical Billionaire. Potentially following in the philanthropic ideologies of historical Steel baron Andrew Carnegie, famous for his vicious business tactics and profound philanthropy, Buffett has long held he will give away an overwhelming amount of his wealth. Most notably, he told Fortune in 1986 that he would provide his children “enough money so that they would feel they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing.” Over three decades later, the 94-year-old Oracle of Omaha remains committed to this principle. Despite his immense wealth of $145 billion, Buffett’s children will not inherit a significant portion for personal use. Instead, they will play a critical role in managing the distribution of his wealth to various charitable causes after his passing.

A Legacy of Giving

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