India, April 6 -- Microsoft founder Bill Gates shocked many when he announced than he plans to leaves only 1% of his wealth to his children, adding that he desired his kids to find their own success than inherit fortunes.

However, for the man who founded Microsoft, even a fraction of his net worth is overa billion dollars. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire's Index, Bill Gates is worth $162 billion and 1% that would be $1.62 billion. Even without an inheritance, the three children's assets will still place them in the top 1%.

"Everybody gets to decide on that. In my case my kids got a great upbringing and education but less than 1% of the total wealth because I decided it wouldn't be a favor to them. It's not a dynasty, I'm not aski...