Sam Walton’s estate planning is highlighted as a Miami attorney reveals how he protected his heirs’ stake in Walmart from divorce court battles. By keeping Walmart stock in a trust managed by the Walton family, Walton prevented the splintering of the family fortune. The strategy has proven successful, with the Waltons firmly entrenched in the $100 billion club, controlling nearly $440 billion in wealth.

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