A Fair Share for All: Pavel Durov's $14 Billion Inheritance for Over 100 Children
Over a hundred offspring are set to receive the fortunes amassed by the proprietor of Telegram.
Embrace an informal take on a fascinating subject: the tech mogul Pavel Durov, ruling over a fortune estimated at around $14 billion, has decided to share his wealth fairly among more than 100 children he has fathered. And yes, it's as mind-blowing as it sounds.
Officially, he's a dad of six, courtesy of three partnerships. But the real numbers skyrocket thanks to sperm donations made over the past 15 years across the globe. Pretty incredible, huh? Even more so when you consider these offspring—biological and donor-conceived alike—will be treated as equal heirs, ensuring they don't go toe-to-toe in a bloody inheritance battle post-Durov.
The Telegram founder has reportedly penned a will, stating he doesn't wish to see his kids squabble over his wealth after he's gone. A noble thought, we say, though we can't help but wonder if they've got the "tear each other apart" memo yet!
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Durov plans to withhold access to his wealth for a cool 30 years post the present day. Why, you ask? To allow his kids to live freely, build their self-reliance and creativity, and avoid relying solely on the fortune. A noble sentiment, indeed, intended to help these future millionaires live like "normal people," building their lives independently.
Eager to know how much each fortunate offspring stands to inherit? With Telegram's genius mind likely to bring in up to $14 billion, the potential take home for each child, if divided equally, would approximate $131 million. Not too shabby for an inheritance, eh?
The 40-year-old tech magnate, living life between Dubai and France, drafted his will early, citing the risks associated with his profession and the foes he's made along the way. Clearly, he's got a few powerful enemies concerned about his crusade to uphold freedom of speech and communication, particularly in Russia, where he's from.
Meanwhile, French authorities continue their investigation into allegations of child pornography and money laundering linked to Telegram, but Durov remains unbothered. He maintains that these accusations are absurd, further emphasizing the importance of his work defending online freedom.
We're not fortune tellers, but we can't help but wonder: Will this unique inheritance plan wind up being the making or the breaking of Pavel Durov's descendants? Only time will tell!
Sources: ntv.de, mbo
Tags: Telegram, Billions, Inheritance
- Pavel Durov, the Telegram founder, has crafted a unique community policy in his will, choosing to evenly distribute his estimated $14 billion fortune among over 100 children he has fathered, rather than risk them fighting over it.
- This employment policy, which involves withholding access to the fortune for 30 years, is intended to promote self-reliance and creativity among his offspring, preventing them from becoming solely dependent on their inheritance.
- Despite the ongoing investigation into Telegram by French authorities over allegations of child pornography and money laundering, Durov's wealth-management strategies, such as his personal-finance plan for his children, continue to make headlines in the business world and pop-culture sphere, gaining attention from celebrities and influencers.
- With this substantial inheritance from a tech mogul like Durov, it remains to be seen if his children will use their newfound wealth to contribute positively to society, or if they will be negatively influenced by their sudden wealth and fame in the entertainment industry.
