Naio posted:
One shouldn't always take what one is presented for granted. Per Wiki, his father's estate was valued at between $400 to $500 million, plus $10 million trust fund for his widow. The first was subject to federal death tax of 55 percent and a New York state death tax of 10 percent. The remainder was divided amongst the four siblings. At best, he received about $35 million. Forbes estimated his net worth at $1.1 billion at that time.