CONCORD, N.H. -- The lucky winner of a $559 million Powerball jackpot filed a complaint last week seeking to remain anonymous once she claims her prize despite state laws that say the names of winners of jackpots are public record.

Under New Hampshire law, a lottery winner's name, town and prize amount are public information. The Associated Press reports the woman however contacted a lawyer who said she could avoid the law by claiming the prize as a trust.

The problem is the woman has already signed the back of the winning ticket and because of that she may no longer be allowed to claim the prize as a trust. New Hampshire is one of a handful of states that allows trusts to anonymously claim lottery prizes, according to the AP.

The woman says lottery officials told her they would be compelled to disclose her identity if their offices received a Right to Know request. The winner's lawyers argue her privacy outweighs the insignificant public interest in disclosing her name.

"While we respect this player's desire to remain anonymous, state statutes and lottery rules clearly dictate protocols," New Hampshire Lottery Executive Director Charlie McIntyre said in a statement. Lottery officials consulted with state lawyers and said they must process the winning ticket "like any other," he said.

In the complaint the woman is described as an active community member and she wants to remain in New Hampshire after claiming the ticket. Her fear is that won't be possible once people know she won so much money.

"She wishes to continue this work and the freedom to walk into a grocery store or attend public events without being known or targeted as the winner of a half-billion dollars," the complaint said. "She wishes to remain in New Hampshire and give back to the state and community that has given so much to her."

The $559 million prize was the eighth largest lottery prize in U.S. history.