Actor Jeff Goldblum, star of films such as ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Independence Day’ recently made headlines for declaring in an interview that his kids would not be inheriting his considerable fortune when he dies.
He says it’s to teach them the value of money and hard work and the idea that “you’ve got to row your own boat”.
“I’m not going to do it for you and you’re not going to want me to do it for you,” he told the Table for Two podcast.
“You’ve got to figure out how to find out what’s wanted and needed and where that intersects with your love and your passion and what you can do.”
It seems Mr Goldblum is not alone. Many other wealthy celebrities have expressed similar intentions when it comes to their children’s inheritance.
Showbusiness stars like Daniel Craig, Elton John and Simon Cowell have all publicly stated that they will not leave their multi-million dollar trusts to their offspring.
Even some of the richest people in the world feel the same way, with people like Mark Zuckerburg, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates all adamant their children will learn to be self-sufficient.
Do you think these wealthy celebrities are right in their decision? Are any of you planning on not leaving much to your children?
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