It’s swallowed two comments so far into the void.

My original question postulated “30 million dollars”, and the software swallowed the dollar sign.

As far as helping others I’m not related to, I would probably do a lot of the ‘robber baron’ shit that Carnegie did. I honestly know nothing about charity, so I would do some public works stuff, like establishing libraries and universities, scholarship programs, etc. (depends on the amount we are talking about here). I would certainly take a huge chunk of the money, give it to someone extremely clever and just live on the interest, thus preserving a good portion of the wealth for my family, after I’m (finally) dead.

Launch a colorectal cancer fund in memory/honor of her twin sister, likewise a Mom to me, who passed away last Sept. Ideally to help rural, lower-income people gain access to treatment options they can’t afford.

Find five other charities in my community who I believe are doing the best work with the most efficient use of resources, and give each a chunk - with the proviso that I get an annual letter on how effectively the money is being used.

Hire a wealth management firm to invest and manage the remainder and pay me a monthly distribution for living expenses.

I would also be interested in using the money so that I didn’t have to work, or not work a lot, and volunteer my time in various places.

As for family/friends, I would only help those who currently choose to associate with me. Second cousin Mabel who comes to me after not speaking to me for 10 years isn’t going to get a thing.