In an astonishing turn of events, Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old scion of the famed Hermès family, is making headlines for his unusual plan to bequeath at least half of his staggering $13 billion (R 237,312,887,915) fortune to his former gardener.
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THE HERMÈS FORTUNE
Puech, a fifth-generation descendant of the luxury goods company’s founder, has reportedly initiated the adoption process for his middle-aged ex-employee. This is raising eyebrows and stirring up a storm of curiosity as reported by CNN.
The charming narrative takes an unexpected twist as Puech seeks to cancel a longstanding contract that originally intended to leave his massive wealth to the Isocrates Foundation, a charitable entity he himself founded in 2011.
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HERMÈS UNORTHODOX MOVE
Swiss newspapers Tribune de Geneve and 24 heures spilled the beans on Puech’s unorthodox move, labeling the potential heir as his “servant, former gardener, and handyman.”
However, this unconventional act is not without its share of drama. The Isocrates Foundation, caught off guard by Puech’s sudden change of heart, is vehemently contesting the decision.
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HERMÈS POTENTIAL LEGAL BATTLE
In a statement, the foundation declared the unilateral cancellation of the inheritance contract as “void and unfounded” from a legal standpoint, setting the stage for a potentially riveting legal battle.
The plot thickens as the foundation, established by Puech to support public interest journalism and civil society organizations, expresses its willingness to engage in discussions with its founder. Meanwhile, the billionaire’s lawyer remains tight-lipped, leaving the public eager for more details on this extraordinary saga.
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THE FUTURE
Adding an extra layer of intrigue, the inheritance contract, according to reports, stipulates that Puech’s shares in Hermès would be directed to the foundation.
However, a clause allows for a diversion of this inheritance if Puech were to become a father. Should this happen, his child would be entitled to a significant portion of the fortune, with at least 50% earmarked for a son.
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BILLIONAIRE FAMILY
As the curtain lifts on this captivating drama within the corridors of wealth and legacy, the world watches with bated breath, awaiting the outcome of Nicolas Puech’s grand gesture that challenges the conventional norms of inheritance.
In a post-pandemic era marked by the resurgence of luxury goods, this Hermès family saga proves that even the world’s third wealthiest family is not immune to a touch of eccentricity.
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