Why Elon Musk calls passing his trillion-dollar wealth to his 14 children a "mistake": 5 billionaires whose kids won't inherit their wealth
After SpaceX went public, Elon Musk soon reached the trillionaire status, thus becoming the first person to become a trillionaire. Following his new achievement, he sat down with the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council for a conversation. During the chat, he made a shocking confession, stating that he does not believe a person should gain wealth or corporate control because of a relationship. In turn, it quickly sparked speculation that none of his 14 kids might inherit his vast wealth.