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I’m 64 years old, with two sons, but only one works in the family firm. Should I leave him 70% of the business?

MarketWatch · October 15, 2026 at 5:15 AM

I’m 64 years old, with two sons, but only one works in the family firm. Should I leave him 70% of the business?

“I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.”

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I’m 64 years old, with two sons, but only one works in the family firm. Should I leave him 70% of the business?

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