The Chinese millionaire Ye Pengnian was another accomplished man who advocated the culture of effort. He bequeathed almost all his money to his foundation.
Weeks before his death, Oscar de la Renta modified his will so that his son, Moses de la Renta, would only get a tiny part of his estimated $26 million.
He is one of the richest people in Russia and has also decided to leave his four children without inheritance. His $10 billion which will go to charity.
Apparently, the relationship between father Julio and son Enrique was not going so well after Enrique jumped to fame. He had not consulted his singing father, and this bothered the old Iglesias very much.
At the time of his death in 2004, Mickey Rooney assets were barely $18,000. He decided to disinherit his eight children because they were all richer than he was.