Australians urged to consider bequests amid $5.4tn wealth transferBY MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024 12:23PMJBWere's The Bequest Report found that only $1.3 billion, which is equivalent to 1% of the estimated $150 billion in inheritance, will be donated to charity this year. Related News |
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