I remember reading somewhere that one of the latest generation of the Du Pont or Rockefeller family were somewhat surprised to find out that their trust was jus

I remember reading somewhere that one of the latest generation of the Du Pont or Rockefeller family were somewhat surprised to find out that their trust was just a few million dollars, due to the fortune being spread across so many descendants. And I would guess that many family wealth managers focus more on capital preservation and income than growth, so inflation eats away at fortunes over time.