You'll want to include specific information concerning your account in your debt settlement letter. List your name, account information, the original creditor of the debt, and the debt collection agencies identifying information. Include the current amount you owe and the amount you'd like to offer to settle the debt.
Treat the following as a set of general guidelines: Gather complete information before you start writing. Describe your injuries and medical treatment. List your medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages. Make a settlement demand. Include a deadline for legal action if you want to, but don't bluff.
Tip for Drafting an Effective Settlement Letter Be concise. Your letter might be 20-30 pages long if your claim is complex. Be organized. Reread your letter to make sure you haven't said anything that the opposing party can twist around to use against you. Be polite and professional.
This is a type of offer where you ask the creditor to accept part of the amount you owe and write off the rest. You can find information about how to use this letter in our guide Full and final settlement offers. You can choose to send a letter in your own name or in joint names.
I am writing to inform you that my husband, (Name of deceased), recently passed away, and he had outstanding debts with your company. While I am not listed as a co-signer on any of these loans or credit cards, I am in the process of opening a small estate for my husband, and the court has accepted my filing.
Dear name of credit bureau: I am writing to request that a formal death notice be placed on the credit file of: Deceased's full name (with middle initial if used): Most recent address: Social Security number: Birthdate: Enclosed please find one copy of decedant's death certificate.
You will need to provide a certified copy of the death certificate, a copy of your identification, and proof of your authority over the estate (e.g., a marriage certificate for a spouse or a Letter of Testamentary or court order naming you as the executor).
Your credit card liability will be passed on to your estate. Your estate will be responsible for paying off any remaining balance on your credit card. If you do not have sufficient funds in your estate to cover the balance, the credit card issuer may pursue legal action to collect the debt.