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The estate is responsible for the descendant's debts, including promissory notes. It is the primary reasons to open an estate is to resolve such debts. The estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.

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Q: Who is responsible for promissory note after your death?
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If you have a promissory note with someone and they die are you still responsible to pay the debt?

No. Without both signatures, the promissory note is not legal. As the other party is deceased, there is no way to collect that signature to make the note valid.


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If only one spouse signs a promissory note can the other spouse be held responsible to pay it?

In most cases, yes, they can be held responsible. They are considered to have benefited from the note.


Is a promissory note valid with no consideration?

No....a promissory note is not valid without a consideration.


How do you issue a promissory note?

A promissory note is a fancy legal name for a legally phrased I.O.U.


Amount of promissory note is called?

The amount written on the face of a promissory note is called face value or principal. The date on which the promissory note is written is called the issue date.


If you have a promissory note based on a business loan and you file bankruptcy on that business loan is the promissory note still valid?

Even though you file bankruptcy, you still have to honor the promissory note. If you are ordered to make installment payments then you will have to pay the promissory note in installments.


How can you use the word promissory in a sentence?

She signed a promissory note as a commitment to repay the loan on time.


What is a sentence for promissory note?

I needed to sign a promissory note for my student loan money.The bank is legally owed money when you sign a promissory note.The promissory note was only one page long but used complicated language.


Is the amount of promissory note is called maturity value?

No, the amount of the promissory note is the face vale not maturity value. Maturity value is the value of the money on the promissory note after a period of time.


Difference between bill of exchange and promissory note?

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What is the difference between a Secured Promissory Note and a Promissory Note?

A secured promissory note has collateral attached - usually an item/items of value or a deposit. If the note is not fulfilled, the creditor can seize the collateral as payment. An unsecured note has no collateral attached.