Dealing with sudden wealth

What would you do if you get rich through a windfall? May be through sale of a property or receiving an inheritance or through an insurance settlement or getting lucky in a lottery draw!

This article that came in Times of India goes into the details of such a situation. According to them,

Most beneficiaries are not prepared for the consequences of sudden wealth. They are often clueless about how to deal with a large amount of money. Studies show that more than 35% of lottery winners declare bankruptcy in 10 years.

They key to face such a situation is, invest properly! Have a look at the article.