The guarantor’s heirs are only liable for debts arising before the death.
Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.
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The guarantor’s heirs are only liable for debts arising before the death.
Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.
Les héritiers de la caution ne sont tenus que des dettes nées avant le décès.
Toute clause contraire est réputée non écrite.
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