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Here's what every debt letter should include: Date of the letter. Lawyer's name, firm, and address. Client's name and address. A subject line that states its purpose. The precise amount the client owed your firm and the date when the payment was due. Instructions on how to pay the debt and the new deadline.

It's generally easier for first-party creditors to prove you owe a debt. They simply produce the original credit agreement that shows your name and identifying information, like your address and Social Security number.

If you choose not to verify your identity by providing information, like your Social Security number, the debt collector will generally ask you for another form of identification, including: Account number for the debt in question, if you know it. Other contact information, such as your current or previous address.

To take legal action to collect a debt, the creditor (the person or company owed money) files a lawsuit against the debtor (the person who owes the money). Once a debt collection lawsuit is filed with the court, the creditor must give the debtor notice of the lawsuit (service).

Rhode Island Statute Of Limitations Type of DebtRhode Island Statute of LimitationsMortgage Debt10 YearsMedical Debt10 YearsCredit Card10 YearsState Tax Debt3 Years (or 6 years through property lien)1 more row ?

If you are struggling with debt and debt collectors, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can help. As soon as you use the 11-word phrase ?please cease and desist all calls and contact with me immediately? to stop the harassment, call us for a free consultation about what you can do to resolve your debt problems for good.