Yes
File a proof of claim
If it is not a secured debt it will be included in the bankruptcy discharge.
No, Generally, they must file a "proof of claim", which can be done by mail...but that is about all.
By filing a proof of Claim, or by addressing questions/arguments to the court
A proof of claim is filed by a creditor of the decedent. That claim must be paid before any assets are distributed to the heirs. A Proof of Claim is a form that a creditor submits to the court to get paid.
Actually, a secured creditor only retains priority if they file a claim.
A secured creditor does not need to file a such a claim, the lien against the property is sufficient proof. Generally the lien holder/lender will ask for the automatic stay to be lifted so foreclosure or repossession action can continue or be implemented against the property. In a chapter 7 bankruptcy the borrower must be able to reaffirm the secured debt to avoid recovery or litigation action from the lender.
This is not a question. Good luck. If the question is, "Can one collect unsecured debt from a bankrupt company?" The answer is, "only if property is administered by the trustee."
If bankruptcy is over and the debt was discharged, they creditor is forever barred from taking any action to collect the debt. If the bankruptcy is still pending, the debtor cannot contact you without permission from the bankruptcy court. In either case, you may have a claim for damages against the debt collector.
The answer depends on the context. If you properly listed the debt in your bankruptcy, then the bankruptcy cour will have a proof of service showing that the creditor was notified of both the bankruptcy and the discharge. You can get those documents from the court's file and show them to the creditor or the creditor's attorney. If the creditor insists on attempting to collect the debt, you should retain an attonrey to reopen the bankruptcy and file a lawsuit called an adversary proceeding for damages and sanctions against the creditor and/or the creditor's attorney. One point that many people do not realize is that while a judgment can be discharged in bankruptcy, judgment LIENS are NOT discharged unless you file the proper motion with the bankruptcy court.
Depends on the nature of the civil suit. If its a simple debt collection lawsuit- a chpt. 7 can discharge the debt. If its a lawsuit seeking money damages due to fraud, then it might not be dischargeable if the creditor files a proof of claim.
In a chapter 7, with a no-asset notice, no claim can be filed. In a chapter 13, all creditors should file a proof of claim within the time period provided.