Notice of will admission without estate administration for Ardeth Kay McLaughlin.
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Deadline · Filing Deadline
August 21, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- Case #
- ESPR011888
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What to do next
- 1
Review the Will
Examine the Last Will and Testament of Ardeth Kay McLaughlin for any relevant details.
- 2
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- 3
Monitor Deadlines
Be aware of the four-month deadline to contest the will from the second publication date.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a probate notice?
- A probate notice informs interested parties about the admission of a will to probate.
- How can I contest a will?
- You must file an action in district court within four months of this notice's second publication.
- What happens if there is no estate administration?
- The estate will not be administered, but the will is still valid and enforceable.
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Full Notice Text
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR MILLS COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFARDETH KAY MCLAUGHLIN,DeceasedCASE NO. ESPR011888NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILLWITHOUT ADMINISTRATION To All Persons Interested in theEstate of Ardeth Kay McLaughlin,Deceased, who died on or about onMarch 11, 2026: You are hereby notified thaton April 21, 2026, the Last Willand Testament of Ardeth KayMcLaughlin, deceased, bearing dateof November 10, 2005, was admit-ted to probate in the above-namedcourt and there will be no presentadministration of the estate. Anyaction to set aside the Will must bebrought in the district court of thecounty within the later to occur offour months from the date of thesecond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice to all heirs of thedecedent and devisees under theWill whose identities are