There are a lot of unanswered questions. Why was the money released to this guy? Banks have rules,right? Did he do this with other deceaseds' bank accounts? And how was it done?
Yeah, it sounds more like fraud which should have him in jail instead of, or in addition to, civil court.
"There are a lot of unanswered questions. Why was the money released to this guy? Banks have rules,right? Did he do this with other deceaseds' bank accounts? And how was it done?"
It would have to be done via a court order correct? He must have sued the deceased Marine's estate.
It doen't make sense!
Apparently the probate court clerk sent it to the wrong address.
It should have been sent to the family, not to the funeral home.
Maybe this POS had help from a "friend" at the court. This POS being the Mayor...
"Banks have rules,right? Did he do this with other deceaseds' bank accounts? And how was it done?"
I'm thinking he would need a court order to get that money. If he didn't have one the bank is going to be very sorry.
There are several odd things with this story...which simply don't add up. Normally, a court would require contacting the next of kin...when the whole thing came up in the first place...yet it appears the local court never said a word. As for the Marines...they would go precisely by their rules...which the locals ought to know very well....when a military guy dies...an official is appointed to handle personal effects and ownership of items on the post. If the credit companies presented evidence to this guy...and the Marines agreed...then they would pay off the debts as necessary. But still a next-of-kin would have been called before they went final...to give them a say. And normally...the Marines don't touch the bank accounts.
As for the mayor here...he may well be owed the money and can't understand why so many folks are arguing about this. Remember...alot of our GI's...are stupid at finances and get themselves in huge debt. I knew a 10-year GI...very professional individual...who had varous non-home loans equaling well over $80k. His entire paycheck went to pay loans. This guy may have been just as bad. I'd like to hear more information before I pass judgement.