Steve Jobs, one of the prominent leaders of the technological revolution that has transformed everyday life since the integration of computers and cell phones, passed away at the age of 56 in 2011, leaving a vast legacy and a considerable fortune valued at around US$10 billion.
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His three children, fruits of his marriage to Laurene Powell, were not included in the division of the inheritance. In an interview with the New York Times, Laurene shared the reason behind this decision.
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She explained that Reed Paul, Eve and Erin Sienna, Jobs’ children, did not receive their share of the inheritance, as part of it went to herself and also to Lisa Brennan, Jobs’ daughter from a previous relationship that was only recognized years ago. later by the co-founder of Apple.
Laurene stated that including Lisa in sharing the fortune was a way to “compensate” for the years in which Jobs was absent from her daughter’s life. On the other hand, the other three children received attention, quality education and excellent professional opportunities because they had the Jobs surname, which, according to Laurene, made giving them additional billions unnecessary. Currently, it is estimated that the Jobs family’s wealth is around US$12.8 billion, according to Forbes magazine. Furthermore, part of this wealth did not remain with any family member, being allocated to various charitable organizations.