Are you one of the millions of people across the country just hoping and praying that you hold the winning $550 Powerball ticket? If your dreams happen to come true Wednesday night, there are five things you absolutely need to do.
We asked consumer attorney Howard Stopeck, how has successfully handled lottery cases before, to give us a must-do list for any lottery winner. Here's what he said:
1. First—and maybe the hardest for some--- keep quiet. Don't tell anyone you've won. That means no Facebook posts, no tweets, and while you're at it—change your phone number.
2. This one is important: Sign the back of your ticket. Then make a copy of it. Then, take that coveted ticket to the bank and put it in a safety deposit box.
3. Hire a good financial advisor that you pay a one-time fee. Ask that person what to do, pay him--- and then go get a second opinion from a second financial advisor.
4. Indulge yourself. With $550 million, you're entitled to a modest shopping spree.
5. When you go to Lottery Headquarters to claim your prize, make arrangements to get annual payments, and not a lump sum.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:29:16 GMT
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:13:25 GMT
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:42 GMT
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
