I live in Illinois and no, I am not so lucky to have won, I was just curious as to who would get my money if I were to win and I died. I was told there was a new law that if you don't take the money in one lump some, and you die, Illinois gets the remainder of the money they owe you and not a family member. Does anyone know anything about this?
2007-08-04 12:26:30 · 4 answers · asked by rockergirl_87_05 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
I know that is how it works in California.
Lottery payments cannot be willed to your family members. If you die before you recieve your last check, the remainder goes back to the state.
This is part of the reason that the lump sum value is lower than the advertised jackpot, the other being interest.
2007-08-04 14:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by Bigfoot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF U DON'T TAKE THE LUMP SUM. If u die, it goes to the state. U can not will it to any one. If u are an older person. take the lump sum..
2007-08-04 12:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by snowriver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No body!
The State gets to keep it!
2007-08-04 13:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your beneficiaries, or the state if you havent made a will.
2007-08-04 12:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by Dragon'sFire 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋