This would help to protect your winnings if old Uncle Jack, who you haven’t seen in 10 years, suddenly appears with his hand out. Can a Lottery Winner Use a Trust to Claim the Prize Anonymously? In some states where winners must disclose their information to claim their prize, their ...
The good news for this winner is that California provides a full year to claim the prize, which means there's plenty of time to plan a claiming strategy. Experts recommend assembling a team of professionals experienced with handling lottery wins and large windfalls — an attorney, an accountant...