This is an old article, published in Macleans back on September 20th, 2004, but I just came across it tonight. A man died in 2002, but he wasn’t discovered until two years later – very interesting and slightly chilling:
But the primary factor in the delay, it turns out, was technology — or more specifically, automated banking. Sulkers suffered from multiple sclerosis and received a monthly disability pension, which was deposited directly into his bank account. His condo fees, utilities and other expenses were then deducted automatically. As such, his bills were routinely being paid up well beyond his death. Why wouldn’t his creditors assume he was alive?
This man was reclusive and estranged from his family, so I suppose his circumstances were a little different, but still! Makes you wonder.
Read: Macleans.ca
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