[SaltyJoe]

Make one reflect about what to do upon such fortune. I think I would join a monastery for a year just to escape the public and whatever family members think. Then I'd continue to live a sort of hermit life that I already have.

[DirtyHarryY2K]

Agreed, Don't try to live like Donald Trump. Just live a lot better the way you are. IOW pretend like nothing happened and keep mouth shut. :^x

[BB2]

Sounds like Texas doesn't pay out to survivors of deceased winners. Now THAT should be criminal.

By choosing annual payouts, (at least in Ohio you have that choice, discounted cash payment, or annual, don't know about Texas) you shouldn't forfeit the unpaid dividends if you die.

At least in Ohio, they continue to pay out to your heirs until the full amount is paid.