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Last week, the media reported that Sir Elton John, famous and wealthy musician and producer only received two ceramic urns from his late mother’s will while his former assistant who was blamed for their family dispute is in line for half of her fortune. I am very sure Elton John does not need the money - after all, he is worth more than 450 million dollars and is ranked amongst the top 10 artistes of all time.
However, this blatant rejection by his mum must sting, especially because she chose his former assistant over him. No matter what anyone says, inheritance decisions are often the ultimate and final measure of what our parents really thought about us. Your parents might have purported to love you truly and deeply in life, but this all counts for nothing if they opt to leave their earthly fortune to the family tabby cat, or family servant.
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