This article provides a template for a debt settlement proposal letter and explains what a debt settlement letter should contain. The requisite filing fee in the form of a check made payable to the Office of Judicial Records or credit card information must be included.1. In the sample letter, fill in your personal information. Fill in your contact details, account number and any extra information you want to include in the grey shaded areas. When consumers fail to pay their debts, creditors can file lawsuits to try to collect. To settle credit card debt before court, contact creditors early, negotiate a payment plan or lump-sum settlement, and respond promptly to lawsuits. Most debt settlement letters include: The date, name, and address of the credit card company. If you send a paid in full letter to your creditor or debt collection agency, it informs them that you're making your final payment. Complaint Information. Please explain your complaint: Try to be brief, but be sure to tell WHAT happened, WHEN it happened and WHERE it happened.