What is the required action when some individuals demand debts from the deceased for which they have no proof, knowing that the deceased had a notebook containing some debts, and there is an ability to pay from the heirs' private funds, and there is fear of false claims or that the deceased's liability may not be cleared?
The family of the deceased is not obligated to pay a debt claimed against him unless there is proof. Nor are they obligated to settle debts claimed without acceptable proof. However, the claimant's situation can be investigated. If he is known for his truthfulness and trustworthiness, and the deceased had commercial dealings with him or a relationship that strengthens the probability of the claim's truthfulness, then he may be given what he claims as a precautionary measure. But if there are minors among the heirs, the debt should be paid from the heirs' personal money, not from the estate.
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