Trusts, Estates & Probate

Representing Creditors in Probate

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Johnnie James
With Johnnie J. James III from The Law Office of Johnnie James, PLLC
Recorded May 19, 2025
Product ID 100334

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Overview

Expand Your Path to Recovering Debts From Estates

Probate offers a narrow path for creditors to recover the debts they're owed. In most cases, you must know how to navigate the probate process and file a claim against the estate. This legal guide offers a step-by-step guide to pursuing debt while staying compliant with the law. Register today!

  • Clarify how the nature of the debt impacts recovery options.
  • Get instructions on how to file and pursue a claim against the estate.
  • Don't miss your chance to fight against a disallowed claim under the tight time limits!
  • Review permissible vs. prohibited conduct under the FDCPA.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Rights of a Decedent's Creditors
  2. What Happens to the Debt After the Debtor Passes Away?
  3. Debt Collection Limitations After Debtor Death Under FDCPA
  4. Secured vs. Unsecured Creditor Rights
  5. Is There Enough Left to Collect? Estate Inventory, Claims Priority, Non-Probate Assets
  6. Effective and Compliant Communication With Personal Representatives
  7. Pursuing Creditor Claims: Procedure, Proof, Time-Limited Objections to Disallowed Claims
  8. Other Creditor Remedies to Consider

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Product ID 100334

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
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  1. Representing Creditors in Probate

    1. The Rights of a Decedent's Creditors
    2. What Happens to the Debt After the Debtor Passes Away?
    3. Debt Collection Limitations After Debtor Death Under FDCPA
    4. Secured vs. Unsecured Creditor Rights
    5. Is There Enough Left to Collect? Estate Inventory, Claims Priority, Non-Probate Assets
    6. Effective and Compliant Communication With Personal Representatives
    7. Pursuing Creditor Claims: Procedure, Proof, Time-Limited Objections to Disallowed Claims
    8. Other Creditor Remedies to Consider

Who Should Attend

This legal guide is for attorneys. Accountants, fiduciaries, collections professionals, and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Johnnie J James III
Johnnie J.
James, III
The Law Office of Johnnie James, PLLC
Speaker bio
Johnnie J James III

Johnnie J. James, III

The Law Office of Johnnie James, PLLC
Johnnie James

is an attorney at The Law Office of Johnnie James, PLLC. He specializes in business, criminal defense, DUI law, copyright, estate planning, entertainment, intellectual property, legal consulting, personal injury, and trademark law. Within estate planning, Mr. James focuses on key elements such as wills, trusts, power of attorney, and beneficiary designations ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing tax burdens. He earned his degree from The University of Oklahoma and his J.D. degree from Charlotte School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Oklahoma and before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma.

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