There are a ton of billionaires on this planet, believe it or not. While there are plenty of these wealthy people who have made their own fortunes, there are those heirs and heiresses who have inherited their vast wealth.
Those who have passed on their wealth have worked hard to build their family names and brands, so naturally they care about passing a good business to their successors. Take a peek as we dive into the top ten biggest fortunes that have been left in wills.
10. Elaine Marshall (J. Howard Marshall II)
J. Howard Marshall II famously married Anna Nicole Smith and then died a little over a year later. His children fought with Anna Nicole for years before his son E. Pierce Marshall received the bulk of his estate. After he died in 2006, the fortune went to E. Pierce’s wife Elaine in 2012 who has gone into hiding to avoid the spotlight.
