Bill Gates reveals how much inheritance he’ll leave for kids

Microsoft founder and multibillionaire Bill Gates, 69, says each of his three children will receive less than 1% of his more than $100 billion fortune.

“In my case, my kids got a great upbringing and education but [will get] less than 1% of the total wealth because I decided it wouldn’t be a favor to them. It’s not a dynasty. I’m not asking them to run Microsoft,” he said on Raj Shamani’s podcast.

According to Forbes’ 2025 World’s Billionaire List, Gates is worth $102.2 billion, making him the 13th richest person on the planet. Elon Musk tops the list at $342 billion. His children, despite receiving only a tiny fraction of Gates’ wealth, are set to receive more than $1 billion each. Gates has three children, ages 28, 25 and 22.

For more information see Peter D’Abrosca “Bill Gates reveals how much inheritance he’ll leave for kids” Fox Business, April 9, 2025.