Interesting question and answers. First off, I'm with doydie, never buy lottery tickets to start with, but since this is a fantasy......... I've learned from experience that "instant money" -- inheritance -- can be a blessing or not. Therefore, I wouldn't tell anyone of my winnings, unless forced to as part of the deal. Money seems to bring out the "not so nice" in people and I'd rather not deal with it again! But I'd take care of business.....privately, giving a large portion away.