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Philip Seymour Hoffman Didn't Leave Fortune to His Kids

July 21, 2014 at 5:45 PM

News Photo : Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman attends the 'God's...

By Kelley Rowland

Not wanting his children to be "trust fund kids," late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman rejected his accountant's suggestion to leave them money. The Academy Award winner passed away back in February, leaving behind three children, ages 10, 7 and 5.

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Court documents reveal that he wanted his estimated $35 million fortune to go to his longtime partner and the mother of his children, Mimi O'Donnell. Though they were not married, he wanted to leave her money, as if she were legally his spouse.

Do you think he made the right decision for his children? Sound off below.

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