Invasion of Privacy: Does the Winner of a $560 Million Powerball Jackpot Get to Remain Anonymous?

What is invasion of privacy? What should probate lawyers or trust attorneys know about invasion of privacy? How much privacy will the government give you? Should the winner of a $560 million Powerball jackpot be allowed to remain anonymous?  A March 12, 2018 New York Times article reveals that a New Hampshire judge ruled that the winner of a $560 million Powerball jackpot can remain anonymous. 

According to the article, the winner of the jackpot argued that ” disclosing her name would amount to an invasion of privacy.” On the other hand, the state argued that, to insure fairness, the names must be disclosed. The court ultimately sided with the winner in a 15-page decision. Do you agree that a person who obtains a large sum of money should be protected by her right to privacy? Do you agree with this decision? To read the entire article, click here.