If I borrowed $5000 about 10 years ago from a man who is now dead, can his son sue me for that money?
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If I borrowed $5000 about 10 years ago from a man who is now dead, can his son sue me for that money?
Asked on April 22, 2012 under Estate Planning, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the son has been appointed as the fiduciary of the estate - Personal Representative, Executor, etc., - then the son can indeed sue for the debts owed to the estate. He steps in to the Father's shoes, so to speak, and collect on a debt owed to him.
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