What would a 2020's prize money inheritance look like, and how much would Brewster need to spend on "fair value goods" in 30 days to be realistic to you?

Brewster's Millions is a comedic novel written by George Barr McCutcheon (Richard Greaves) in 1902

There have been many screen plays based off of the novel.

The 1902 novel: Grandfather leaves Brewster $1 million in a will, but a competing will from another relative requires Brewster must spend the $1 million in the first year or forfeit a $7 million inheritance from the other relative.

The 1945 version: Inherit $8 million but must spend $1 million on fair value goods, without keeping any assets, within 60 days.

The 1985 version: Receive $1 million upfront or inherit $300 million but must spend $30 million on fair value goods, without keeping any assets, within 30 days.

I recently listened to WBD693 with nostr:npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs and nostr:npub14mcddvsjsflnhgw7vxykz0ndfqj0rq04v7cjq5nnc95ftld0pv3shcfrlx where "Brewster's Millions" was mentioned in passing.

Having never seen the movie i went digging and watched the 1945 version. Highly recommend.

The podcast was also pretty good 🤙