Name Change and Privacy

Reply #3

Todd — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:58:22 GMT

The main problem with this is that legal name changes are public records (which is why, for example, we can find out that Sting's real name is Gordon Matthew Sumner). So a little research would pull up the person's real name, and then, well, no more privacy.

Better to collect as a blind trust, methinks.

Reply #2

NightStalker — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:50:59 GMT

I think that in most states you can set up a trust and then have an attorney claim the JP in the name of the trust, thereby helping you maintain some anonymity. That is my plan when that lucky day comes.

Reply #1

TheGameGrl — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:32:56 GMT

fate doesnt look at a persons name. And I am a big beleiver that when lady luck comes a knockin she doesnt ask for ID , SS # or age, it happens and you are simply asked to be adult enough to deal with it.

Best scenario is to live your life in a rational manner and not make a spectacle of yourself. THe meek shall inherit the earth and keep there newfound winnings to a quiet whisper.

The Feds would flag you if you changed your name so frequently and I highly doubt the courts would allow a ch... [ More ]

Name Change and Privacy

thelottery — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:40:30 GMT

Question is how well can a legal name change keep you private..

Instead of (Your real name) of Carbine County, PA won the $953 million lottery , the webpages and TVs could say John Doe of carbine County, PA won...

anyone who then searches for a John Doe in carbine county finds 5,678 search results.

If your name is already common, like Joe Smith, then you're private enough already... but if your name is Jerimiah Mezinhertz it's a lot easier for someone to figure out you must be the... [ More ]