Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations Monday, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death.

Summary

Warren Buffett gave $1.1 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to family foundations and detailed plans for distributing his $147 billion fortune after his death.

His three children will oversee giving the remainder within 10 years, with designated successors in case they predecease him.

Buffett, 94, reaffirmed his belief in avoiding dynastic wealth, favoring philanthropy instead.

Over the years, he has donated $55 billion to the Gates Foundation but plans to shift focus to his family’s foundations.

Buffett continues leading Berkshire Hathaway while preparing Greg Abel as his successor.

  • drkt@scribe.disroot.orgEnglish
    152·
    10 hours ago

    You pay taxes, they don’t. Their risks and lifestyle are subsidized, yours isn’t.

    You are paying for his lifestyle and if you stop doing it the police come for you.

    Also just wage theft generally.

    • ColeSloth
      25·
      9 hours ago

      Did he use his money to change tax laws? He didn’t create the crooked tax system. You aren’t going out of your way to pay more, either.