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Candy conglomerates and publishing powerhouses, retail giants and restaurants are behind some of the wealthiest dynasties in America.

Some of these families have been involved in bitter battles over their inheritance, while others have quietly risen to the ranks of the American elite without too much media scrutiny.

They’ve all come into their money thanks to their powerful predecessors, but a few have also remained active in their family businesses.

Forbes released a list of the 50 richest families in the country in Dec. 2020, based on their estimated net worths.

Here are the 25 families with the most money, counting down to the richest:

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