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$560M Powerball winner refuses to claim prize
February 06, 2018, 01:40 PM
Todd Huffman$560M Powerball winner refuses to claim prize
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Originally posted by newtoSig765:
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Originally posted by Todd Huffman:
...I'd disappear, and be completely happy in doing so.
Keep posting on SigForum. It'll throw them off the track!
I'd at least change my name on here
Here's to the sunny slopes of long ago. February 06, 2018, 01:44 PM
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February 06, 2018, 02:48 PM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by rusbro:
True. But you can afford lots of security, food tasters, etc., and still have plenty left over for endless hookers and blow.
Not endless. You'd be surprised how quickly you go through money with hookers and blow.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. February 06, 2018, 02:59 PM
shovelheadWell on the bright side it would make my genealogy research much easier.
Instead of me trying to find relatives they would be trying to find me......
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February 06, 2018, 03:30 PM
95flhrI'll offer her a solution, for 10% of the post tax profits, I will claim the prize. The media can use my name, picture, etc... and she can go on her merry way.
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February 06, 2018, 03:45 PM
rusbroquote:
Originally posted by Todd Huffman:
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Originally posted by BBMW:
If I won, and had to release my name, I would. But once it's out there, good luck trying to find me. There's be a new (unreleased) address (property bought under an LLC.) Obviously phone numbers would be spun and made private. All old emails would be abandoned. I'd look at the other ways I could shield myself. There are plenty of rich people out there who's names are known, but who don't get scammed. I'd be one of them.
Only the people who I want to be in contact with would know how to find me.
This. I'd disappear, and be completely happy in doing so.
Some people could certainly be happy doing just that. For this lady, I guess she just doesn't want the change in lifestyle. Having that much money is a huge responsibility. Not only are you in danger, those you care about are in danger, too. Either you suddenly have to become head of security for you and those you care about, or you have to somehow find somebody you trust to do that, and to manage all that money, and some ways your life going forward, in your best interest. I can see where some folks would be completely overwhelmed by that responsibility. Many would be stressed to the max just finding somebody they felt they could trust to handle it for them.
February 06, 2018, 04:09 PM
Pipe SmokerI’m finding it hard to work up any sympathy for this broad’s predicament.
Don’t argue with fools. February 06, 2018, 04:22 PM
EdmondIf I ever won the lotto, first thing I would do is put that ticket into a safe deposit box at a bank. Second thing I would do is contact an attorney and an accountant.
Third thing I would do is wait for their advice before proceeding. I would not sign the ticket or let anyone know I won.
I wouldn't even tell my wife until the legal matters were settled first.
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February 06, 2018, 04:40 PM
LS1 GTOquote:
Originally posted by CQB60:
Can’t blame her. Seems an odd number of winners turn up dead within 5 years...
What happens to the even ones?
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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February 06, 2018, 04:44 PM
WoodmanSo ... buy the town and put a wall up around it.
February 06, 2018, 04:50 PM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by LS1 GTO:
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Originally posted by CQB60:
Can’t blame her. Seems an odd number of winners turn up dead within 5 years...
What happens to the even ones?
Warped minds think alike
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MonkPeople should have a right to remain anonymous.
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February 06, 2018, 04:53 PM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by Monk:
People should have a right to remain anonymous.
Even when they sign a contract forfeiting that right?
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher February 06, 2018, 04:56 PM
parabellumThis idiot has no concept of the kind of privacy that much money can buy. While she's trying to figure out how she'll make her car payment next month, she can console herself with her principles and her stupid fucking attitude.
Honest to God, I hope this moron forfeits the prize.
February 06, 2018, 05:03 PM
side_shotquote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
This idiot has no concept of the kind of privacy that much money can buy. While she's trying to figure out how she'll make her car payment next month, she can console herself with her principles and her stupid fucking attitude.
Honest to God, I hope this moron forfeits the prize.
+1 just take the money and run
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February 06, 2018, 05:07 PM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by Monk:
People should have a right to remain anonymous.
Except that the states want the publicity of big winners to attract more players, and it is their show. I think they should get to make the rules when they provide the prize.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. February 06, 2018, 05:11 PM
chellim1quote:
Originally posted by BurtonRW:
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Originally posted by jhe888:
When she bought the ticket, she knew the rules. Then she signed the ticket as herself, before getting advice that she could have formed a trust or entity to be the winner, thereby preserving her personal anonymity. She planned poorly, and is now stuck with the consequences of acting in ignorance.
See, always consult your lawyer before making a mess that is hard to get out of.
This exactly. How unaware do you have to be to sign the ticket before forming the trust?
-Rob
While I certainly agree that the lady should have sought the advice of counsel before making a mess that is hard to get out of.....
But.... ya,
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Yeah it's a nice problem to have.
But she can afford to move and change her name.
Still, I think she has a good argument.
This sounds like a pretty reasonable solution:
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If she has a trust, perhaps she can endorse it
Her name
payable to XYZ trust
and accomplish her goal.
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parabellumShe's a blithering idiot. End of story. So fucking stupid. Why did you buy the ticket in the first place, Oppenheimer?
Sincerely, this is the stupidest thing I've heard in a while. Drooling twit.
February 06, 2018, 05:16 PM
a1abdjquote:
This sounds like a pretty reasonable solution
Which information does the state get to disclose? The name on the ticket, the name on the check, or both?
If her name is on the ticket and they are allowed to disclose that information the trust isn't going to do anything to protect her privacy. The intent of the trust is to have that name on everything so that one's personal name isn't out there to begin with.
February 06, 2018, 05:42 PM
Blackmorequote:
Originally posted by Jus228:
I'm not sure I could even find a lawyer with the phone book.
You win over half a billion dollars, forget about the phone book or going to the guy/gal who did the deed for your house. Lock the ticket up in a safe deposit box.
Then go online and find the list of the 25 largest law firms in the country. Call the one nearest you and make an appointment with the senior partner with expertise in Estates and Trusts. Keep the appointment and retain him.
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