Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
lender of promissory note dies before note is repaid
What happens in the case where a lender of a term promissory note dies before the money is repaid? Does the note become invalid or can the spouse of the lender attempt to collect on the note, even if the note is only signed between the lender and borrower? Does the note go to the lenders estate? Thank you
Asked on 7/15/04, 2:52 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens
Moens Law Offices, Chartered
Re: lender of promissory note dies before note is repaid
In most cases, the borrower will be obligated to the estate under the terms of the note.
Answered on 7/15/04, 6:39 pm