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Is it possible for lottery winner remain anonymous?

Asked on Dec 16th, 2013 on Litigation - New York
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I heard trust can be set up and remain anonymous but can the beneficiary remain anonymous?
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It is up to the state paying the lottery funds. Since they like to show winners to draw more people in, I would doubt that they would hide your name.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 11:40 PM

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That depends on the rules and regulations of the company or state which is running the lottery. If there are no rules against anonymity, then the beneficiary could remain anonymous.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 11:39 PM

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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID at Peters Law, PLLC
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It depends on the state you are in. If you have won, it will be worth it to hire an attorney and accountant to figure it all out.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 11:39 PM

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Adoptions Attorney serving Lansing, MI at Austin Legal Services, PLC
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It depends on the rules of the particular state. Some states allow you to remain anonymous and some won't.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 11:39 PM

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Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC at Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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Why don't you ask the lottery people for the rules of the game. You need rules for all games don't you? Otherwise how can you play?
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 11:38 PM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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It can be done.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 11:38 PM

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Syracuse, NY at Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.
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Definitely not. It's part of the deal: the lottery people want to promote winners so that more people will buy tickets.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 11:38 PM

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Ronald A. Steinberg
You need to check the probate rules in your county and state.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 11:38 PM

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