A debtor does have to be notified of a writ of judgment. The debtor is often notified before the court hearing takes place.

In an abstract judgment the grantor is the judgment creditor. The grantee of the abstract judgment is the judgment debtor.

Generally, yes

Yes, if the lender sues the debtor and receives a judgment award, the judgment can be executed against personal or real property owned by the judgment debtor.

No, the defendant (debtor) does not have to appear at the date of the hearing. A non appearance usually results in a default judgment being entered against the debtor. The debtor will receive a notice of final judgment before the judgment creditor can take steps to have the judgment executed.