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.
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.
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.
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
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.
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.
If!? How about when.