We continue with the estate planning lessons of the rich and/or famous, the contemporary and/or historical figures. What did they do right or wrong in their planning? Hindsight of course is 20/20 so let it work for our estate planning.
How many of us know Madam C.J. Walker? She was born in 1867 and became an American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur, tycoon and philanthropist who made a way out of no way to accomplish what many only dreamed about during her time. She made a fortune by developing and selling beauty and hair products. She founded the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company to sell hair care products and cosmetics. She used her company to build wealth and to promote economic opportunities for others. She provided jobs to many during her lifetime and gave to charitable institutions. Upon her death in 1919, she left two-thirds of her estate to many educational institutions and charities all of which still exist today because of this type of philanthropy.
Because Madam C.J. Walker did plan for the transfer of her wealth upon her death, her legacy lives on today in her great-great-granddaugher's ability to share her ancestor's story through her books, writings and speakes. Leave your comments here or contact us at
How many of us know Madam C.J. Walker? She was born in 1867 and became an American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur, tycoon and philanthropist who made a way out of no way to accomplish what many only dreamed about during her time. She made a fortune by developing and selling beauty and hair products. She founded the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company to sell hair care products and cosmetics. She used her company to build wealth and to promote economic opportunities for others. She provided jobs to many during her lifetime and gave to charitable institutions. Upon her death in 1919, she left two-thirds of her estate to many educational institutions and charities all of which still exist today because of this type of philanthropy.
Because Madam C.J. Walker did plan for the transfer of her wealth upon her death, her legacy lives on today in her great-great-granddaugher's ability to share her ancestor's story through her books, writings and speakes. Leave your comments here or contact us at
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