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Even though wills are considered more complicated contracts, they can still be handwritten to be considered legally enforceable. Handwritten agreements are also often used for more simple contracts such as IOUs and promises of a raise.

Promissory notes are a valuable legal tool that any individual can use to legally bind another individual to an agreement for purchasing goods or borrowing money. A well-executed promissory note has the full effect of law behind it and is legally binding on both parties.

An IOU merely acknowledges a debt and the amount one party owes another. A promissory note includes a promise to pay on demand or at a specified future date, and steps required for repayment (like the repayment schedule).

Structure of an I-Owe-You Contract The lender's full name. The borrower's full name. The amount of money ($) borrowed. The due date for the borrowed money. The amount ($) the borrower will pay per month/week. The date the borrower and seller signed the document.

An IOU is a legal document that can be introduced in a court of law?though whether or not it is binding is open to dispute. Some authorities feel an IOU isn't binding at all; it's merely the acknowledgement that a debt exists.

Essentials of an IOU Name of the creditor. Amount of money in question (written out in both words and numbers). When the debt will be repaid. If the debit will be paid back in installments, the amount of each installment and payment dates should be made clear.

The more specific the IOU the more likely it is enforceable. IOUs that identify and are signed by the borrower and include the loan amount, terms of repayment and interest, if any, are more likely to be legally binding.