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Overview
Navigate the Special Rules of Creditor Claims in Probate
Collecting debt becomes much more challenging after a debtor has passed away. Do you know how to navigate the probate process and file a claim against the estate? Join our distinguished faculty for this focused discussion on how to defensibly assert creditor rights and recover debt after the responsible party dies. Register today!
- Learn how to determine who's responsible to pay the debt.
- Get clarity on how the nature of the debt impacts your recovery options.
- Understand how to file and pursue a claim against the estate.
- Review permissible vs. prohibited conduct under the FDCPA.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Determining Who's Responsible for Paying the Debt
- Understanding Your Options: Secured vs. Unsecured Debt
- Understanding Probate Laws and Process and Their Impact on Debt Collection
- Community Property Laws and Their Impact: A Quick Overview
- Communicating With Personal Representatives/Executors
- Filing and Pursuing a Claim Against the Estate
- Negotiating Settlements and Debt Resolution
- Dealing With Rejected Claims
- Insolvent Estates
- Permissible vs. Prohibited Conduct Under the FDCPA
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
2 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
2 Total | 03-31-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-24-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
2 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1.5 Total | |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
1.5 Total | |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 09-24-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 09-25-2026 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1.5 Total |
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CLE
Agenda
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Collecting Debt After Death
- Determining Who's Responsible for Paying the Debt
- Understanding Your Options: Secured vs. Unsecured Debt
- Understanding Probate Laws and Process and Their Impact on Debt Collection
- Community Property Laws and Their Impact: A Quick Overview
- Communicating With Personal Representatives/Executors
- Filing and Pursuing a Claim Against the Estate
- Negotiating Settlements and Debt Resolution
- Dealing With Rejected Claims
- Insolvent Estates
- Permissible vs. Prohibited Conduct Under the FDCPA
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Accountants, collections professionals, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Stuart A. Best
is the managing partner of the Michigan litigation and defense, and real estate divisions of Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, where he focuses his practice in consumer and commercial finance defense litigation, commercial banking, business, and real property matters in both federal and state courts. He is part of the integrated real estate default group, and handles complex legal foreclosure and title issues, as well as state law foreclosure compliance. Mr. Best has presented on the consumer financial protection bureau legislation and requirements, and Michigan foreclosure and collection law. He is a member of the Oakland Bar Association, Greater Detroit Bar Association, and the Real Property Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Mr. Best earned his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from Detroit College of Law.
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