WealthPersonal FinanceEstate planningPrint articleOpinionDon’t repeat this estate planning mistake by Robert Holmes a CourtAustralia’s first billionaire died of a heart attack in 1990 at the age of 53. The problem was he didn’t leave a valid will.James WeirContributorApr 8, 2025 – 10.08amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginRobert Holmes a Court, the legendary Australian businessman, had something in common with Prince, the legendary American musician: they both died without a will.And it caused no end of headaches for their families.Loading...James Weir is a director of Steward Wealth.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreEstate planningOpinionSmart InvestorAFR WeekendInheritanceLatest In Personal financeFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In WealthThe Australian Financial Review Magazine‘It heals me’: This MD has one surefire way to switch offLauren SamsThe hottest trend in fashion? The high streetAFR Magazine celebrates The Art of MovementBOSS Financial ReviewGrant Hackett is now a CEO. But his diet is still heavy on proteinSally Patten and Lap PhanThis CEO thought he was healthy. Then he went for a checkHow the Macquarie CEO played a role in setting me up to lead MagellanLife & LeisureAdd colour to your life with a rare pink diamond ring and a yellow RolexEugenie KellyMeet the father and son team behind a unique Lord Howe Island getawayRum aged on a ship plus other distilled oddities for your drinks cabinetRich ListRoberts Co NSW to be acquired by UAE builder AradaMichael BlebyWhy cashing out won’t be easy for Australia’s gambling billionairesSpotlight’s new Anaconda will teach shoppers to fish
