Marilyn Jacob is living in an Alzheimer's facility in Seminole, Fla. Her brother, Robert Howard, died in late 2006. Though mentally handicapped, he had a maintenance job with the Department of Veterans Affairs and left Jacob and other heirs a nearly $1 million estate.
Nephew Eric Jacob: "I know that Robert was somewhat incapable of writing a will because he had been on disability for over 60 years and was mentally disabled. I knew it would be easy for an attorney or guardian to embezzle his estate."
Enter Richard McQuillan, a former Jackson attorney who was Howard's legal guardian for 25 years.
McQuillan also cried on Dec. 31 when he admitted to Jackson County Probate Judge Diane Rappleye during a court hearing that he plundered the estate of more than $900,000 in a few months in early 2007.
Criminal charges are brewing, but McQuillan likely will be freed before he is charged.
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Attorney Plundered $1Million Estate
Nephew Eric Jacob: "I know that Robert was somewhat incapable of writing a will because he had been on disability for over 60 years and was mentally disabled. I knew it would be easy for an attorney or guardian to embezzle his estate."
Enter Richard McQuillan, a former Jackson attorney who was Howard's legal guardian for 25 years.
McQuillan also cried on Dec. 31 when he admitted to Jackson County Probate Judge Diane Rappleye during a court hearing that he plundered the estate of more than $900,000 in a few months in early 2007.
Criminal charges are brewing, but McQuillan likely will be freed before he is charged.
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Jackson native's $1 million estate plundered
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This case is similar to our situation. Our abuse involves a veteran mentally disabled since WWII. Such a condition does not allow enjoyment, ie., travel, outings, get-togethers, special meals, etc. The condition contributes to hoarding of funds. The pension or VA visits did nothing to assuage the pain or difficulties dealing with the symptoms. It is sad and needs to be addressed.
ReplyDeleteTaking advantage or abusing a veteran in any manner must have a mandatory sentence of: LIFE IN PRISON
ReplyDeleteThere can't be much lower than taking advantage of the mentally handicapped.
ReplyDeleteMcQuillan cried beczuse he got caught and his reputation is stained. Where were his tears when he was plundering the estate? Too busy plundering at that time.
Tears for himself cause the lowlife got caught stealing - what a coward. It makes me sick to think about this, physically sick. Brand this guy for the whole world to see.
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