Broke heiress can’t access $12 million fortune because she refuses her dad’s only condition to get a job

Clare Brown, a 26-year-old from Australia, is unable to access her $12 million inheritance due to a stipulation in her father’s will requiring her to get a job. Despite encouragement from her family, Clare has refused, citing her attention deficit disorder as making it difficult for her to work.

Her father’s trust was designed to ensure she contributes to society, but Clare instead lives on welfare and considers herself a “broke millionaire.” Her family is frustrated by her refusal to meet the trust’s condition and follow through with the job requirement.

Clare has taken legal action, suing the trust in an attempt to gain access to her inheritance. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Clare and her family, as they disagree on the value of the trust’s conditions.

For more information see Sunayna Kanjilal “Broke heiress can’t access $12 million fortune because she refuses her dad’s only condition to get a job” Market Realist, September 21, 2024. 

Special thanks to Laura Galvan (Attorney, San Antonio, Texas) for bringing this article to my attention.