Buffett's children unsure how to manage $150B inheritance

Three children of billionaire Warren Buffett—Suzy, Howard, and Peter—do not know how to spend their father's fortune.

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The three children of Warren Buffett—Susan, Howard, and Peter—are uncertain about how to manage their father’s estimated $150 billion inheritance.
The children must make decisions on charitable distributions unanimously.
Susan is 73 years old and supports early childhood education in Nebraska.
Howard is 71 years old and has been involved in humanitarian efforts, including funding for Ukraine, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Colombia.
Peter is 68 years old and has expressed a desire not to be involved in managing the inheritance.
Warren Buffett has already donated over $70 billion and transferred leadership of Berkshire Hathaway’s board to Howard.
Buffett announced in November 2025 a donation of over $1.3 billion in Berkshire Hathaway shares to charities linked to his children.
The children are considering distributing the capital during Buffett’s lifetime but are uncertain if they will complete it in time.

Peter is described as a musician, which is not mentioned in other sources. — vm
Howard sent over $1.2 billion to Ukraine in 2025, which is not confirmed by other sources. — vm
Peter stated that he does not believe anyone should control billions of dollars, calling it 'unnatural,' a quote not present in other sources. — vm
Buffett ceased donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in July 2026, increasing the children's role in managing charitable funds. — vedomosti
Buffett retained the title of honorary chairman of the board after transferring the chairmanship to Howard. — vedomosti
Howard stated he has a long list of tasks he wants to return to, which is not mentioned in other sources. — tg_tass_agency
The name of Susan is spelled 'Suezi' in the headline, though the body uses 'Susan' and 'Suezanne'. — vm