I don’t know a lawyer or accountant I can trust not to steal it. Based on that signing the ticket is my only option.
Right.
‘Financial advisors’ want you to set up a trust with their name on the face of it. How much would they charge? Ten percent of the $500 million cash?
Get real! The winner isn’t going to remain truly anonymous and isn’t going to dodge initial taxes. Adjust life accordingly.
You would have to use a few accountants and lawyers to diversify your risks. Same with investment firms. Using just one firm could cost you one day thirty or forty million dollars because of a singular bad decision they made.
Yep. I would find a private tropical beach with all the amenities and lay low for a long time while doling out gifts to my kids and close friends and a couple charity organizations I trust.