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<p class="MsoNormal">I have dealt with this issue in my practice. Federally backed student loans are cancelled and the debt is forgiven on the death of the borrower. Whether a private loan is dischargeable depends on the agreement with the lender. Send notice
to creditors to any of the private lenders.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Allen Draher<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 28, 2018 1:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Student loan co-signer<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Apparently, a grandfather co-signed a number of student loans for grandchildren before his recent death. I think I remember that the debt of a student loan is extinguished upon the death of the student. Does the same hold true of a
co-signer? Does it depend on the lender? Any help appreciated. Allen <o:p></o:p></p>
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