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.

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    4 hours ago

    Because his true passion in life is turning money into more money. This is what he does, he doesn’t buy yachts, or sports teams, or politicians, he just makes more money. He lives very modestly actually, still lives in his same little house and gets like a mcdonald’s value meal for breakfast before work every day, he’s an interesting guy.

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      3 hours ago

      (I’m not absolving him of the moral sins inherent in having and acquiring that kind of wealth, I’m just answering the question)