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The French millionaire owning property worth Rs 21.5 crore, left his entire estate to his village in his will. However, he has attached a condition to it that no profit should be derived from the amount
Marcelin Arthur Chaix bequeathed his property to the village, stipulating that it should be used solely for social work. (Representative/Shutterstock)
Our understanding of others is often limited to fleeting encounters and surface interactions. We can never truly know the depths of someone’s mind or the intricacies of their thoughts. So, when we uncover a hidden facet, a surprising truth, it can challenge our perceptions. This was precisely the case when the last testament of a millionaire was revealed, leaving those gathered in disbelief.
A person with substantial property often drafts a will in advance, to be opened and read only after their death. When the will of one such French millionaire was read, the listeners were astonished.
According to The Daily Star, Marcelin Arthur Chaix possessed property worth more than Rs 21 crore in his hometown. However, the contents of his will revealed an unexpected distribution of his assets.
Marcelin Arthur Chaix, a wealthy resident of Tourrettes, France, left a surprising legacy upon his death. Chaix, who possessed property in his hometown worth an estimated Rs 21.5 crore, bequeathed his entire estate to the village. The announcement, made by Tourrettes mayor Camille Boz on a French news station, stunned residents. However, the mayor revealed that Chaix’s generosity came with a strict stipulation that the village must follow.
In his will, Marcelin bequeathed his property to the village, stipulating that no profit should be derived from it and that it should be used solely for social work. He left no heirs. Villagers expressed no surprise at this benevolent gesture, noting Marcelin’s lifelong kindness and generosity.
