The Ruling on Repaying the Debt of a Deceased Father
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Question:
My father passed away with a loan from the fund, as he had agreed to repay it. After his death, a balance of ninety-six thousand remained. I, his son, repaid this amount to the bank in installments. Is my repayment of these installments on behalf of my father considered contingent upon his debt?
Answer:
If you have actually repaid it on his behalf, then the deceased’s liability is cleared and his pledge is released. However, if you merely assumed the burden without actually repaying it, the pledged item remains with the deceased for whoever repays it. It remains the deceased’s responsibility until it is repaid; merely assuming the burden is not sufficient; actual repayment is required. Yes.
My father passed away with a loan from the fund, as he had agreed to repay it. After his death, a balance of ninety-six thousand remained. I, his son, repaid this amount to the bank in installments. Is my repayment of these installments on behalf of my father considered contingent upon his debt?
Answer:
If you have actually repaid it on his behalf, then the deceased’s liability is cleared and his pledge is released. However, if you merely assumed the burden without actually repaying it, the pledged item remains with the deceased for whoever repays it. It remains the deceased’s responsibility until it is repaid; merely assuming the burden is not sufficient; actual repayment is required. Yes.
Source
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