South Side millionaire’s wealth set to ripple through lives around the globe – Chicago Sun-Times

The home on South Troy Street in Gage Park where Joseph Stancak lived. In 2016, Stancak, described as a hermit and a recluse by the few who knew him, died at 87, leaving behind no will, no immediate relatives and $11 million in the bank — the largest unclaimed estate in the nation’s history.
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Bill
3 years ago

The only thing that would have been newsworthy about this “news story” would be if the Government seized the assets and cheated the legitimate heirs of their rightful inheritance.

Old Joe
3 years ago
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Actually, Chicago pols should study this man’s entire life from birth to death. Perhaps they’d learn something about hard work, delayed gratification, prudent investing and leaving a legacy — not a mess.

Fullbladder
3 years ago
Reply to  Bill

If!? How about when.

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