May a creditor collect a promissory note debt from minor heirs?
The court does not allow collection from minor heirs until they reach majority, lest they have evidence to defeat the claim that they cannot yet present on their own behalf.
Question 2
In which case does the court attach a minor's estate immediately, even before majority?
Gentile interest (which the Torah forbids) continues accumulating, potentially consuming the entire estate. The court appoints a guardian, sells property, and pays the debt to stop the damage.
Question 3
How long must a court publicly announce the sale of an orphan's property?
The court announces the sale for 30 consecutive days, or on Mondays and Thursdays over 60 days, morning and evening, so that interested buyers can come investigate the property.
Question 4
What happens if a court sells estate property without making the required public announcements?
A court sale without proper announcements is treated as if the court erred in an explicit ruling from the Mishnah — the sale is nullified and must be redone with proper announcements.
Question 5
Which types of property do NOT require public announcements before court sale?
Servants might flee if they hear of the sale; promissory notes and movables might be stolen. Therefore these are evaluated in court and sold immediately, without public announcements.