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Act No. 190 Section 597

In such case distributees liable for debts.

Section 597

SEC. 597. In such case distributees liable for debts. — But if it shall appear, at any time within two years after such settlement and distribution of the estate, that there are debts outstanding against the estate which have not been paid, any creditor may compel the settlement of the estate in the courts in the manner hereinafter provided, unless his debt shall be paid, with interest; and the administrator appointed by the court may recover the assets of the estate from those who have received them, for the purpose of paying the debts; and the real estate belonging to the deceased shall remain charged with the liability to creditors for the full period of two years after such distribution, notwithstanding any transfers thereof that may have been made.

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CitationAct No. 190 Section 597 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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