An Executor Personally Promises to Pay the Debts of the Decedent's

question 57

Multiple Choice

An executor personally promises to pay the debts of the decedent's widow.Under what circumstances would the creditor need to have a writing in order to enforce this promise?

• A)If the promise is made to the widow.
• B)If the promise is made to the creditor.
• C)If it is for the executor's economic benefit.
• D)The promise is an undertaking for the executor to become primarily liable.

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