Some boomers aren't waiting to die to pass on their wealth — their millennial kids need it now

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Some boomers are passing on their wealth to their kids as a kind of proactive inheritance.

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12 ultra-wealthy people who aren't leaving their fortunes to their children

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Bill Gates and his daughter Phoebe in June 2022.

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An heiress asked a group of strangers how to give away her $27 million inheritance. They've now told her what to do.

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Marlene Engelhorn, recorded at the Republica festival, 2023.

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Inheritances can change lives — for better and for worse. Here are some heartbreaking stories I've seen as an estate lawyer.

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Jennifer Rozelle said it breaks her heart to see families fighting over inheritance.

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My children and I inherited $741,000 from my aunt. I made one mistake with the money that I wish I could take back.

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Sarah Adams became the guardian of her children's inheritance and regrets what she did with it.

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I was in debt and struggling when a $45,000 inheritance changed my life

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After Chris Boutté (not pictured) received a large inheritance, he learned about personal finances and how to invest.

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Millennials could become the richest generation ever — but only if they already come from money

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I live off the grid in a yurt on land I inherited. There's nothing I miss — life is ridiculously peaceful.

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Cami Ostman lives part time in a yurt in eastern Washington.

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A 92-year-old lottery winner tried to sue his daughter, saying she bullied him into giving her almost a third of his winnings

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My mother gave me my $100,000 inheritance early. I struggled to pay my bills before — now I'm set up for life.

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Jillian Pretzel and her mom.

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