Who is the administrator of the estate?

Cinthia A. Sykes was appointed administrator on March 26, 2026.

By when must I file a claim against the estate?

File by the later of four months after May 9, 2026 (second publication) or one month from the mailing date noted to you, or your claim is barred.

Where do I file a creditor claim?

File the claim with the clerk of the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, as directed in the notice.

Probate — 306 Audubon St, Adair, IA (ESPR 046031)

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Intestate

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This notice names Cinthia A. Sykes as administrator of Patricia D. Klinesmith's estate and tells creditors to file claims by statutory deadlines or be forever barred. It also asks debtors to pay the estate immediately.

Key Takeaways

Cinthia A. Sykes appointed administrator on March 26, 2026.
Creditors must file claims by four months after second publication.
Alternative one-month mailing deadline may apply to some creditors.
Debtors should make immediate payment to the administrator.

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 9, 2026

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Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Contact the administrator
Send payment or questions to Cinthia A. Sykes at 163 Sykes Lane, Pinebluff, NC 28373 as soon as possible.
2
File creditor claim with court
Submit a duly authenticated claim to the Pottawattamie County District Court clerk before the filing deadline (four months after May 9, 2026).
3
Consult the estate attorney
Contact John W. Fisher at The Fisher Law Firm, PC, 306 Audubon St., P.O. Box 158, Adair, IA 50002 for legal guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the administrator of the estate?: Cinthia A. Sykes was appointed administrator on March 26, 2026.
By when must I file a claim against the estate?: File by the later of four months after May 9, 2026 (second publication) or one month from the mailing date noted to you, or your claim is barred.
Where do I file a creditor claim?: File the claim with the clerk of the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, as directed in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle the deceased's estate when there's no executor named.
claims: Formal demands by creditors asking the estate to pay a debt owed by the deceased.
forever barred: A legal cutoff that prevents a creditor from later collecting a claim from the estate.
second publication: The second time this notice is published in the newspaper, which triggers timing for deadlines.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTYPROBATE NO. ESPR 046031IN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OFPATRICIA D. KLINESMITH,DeceasedTo All Persons Interested in the Estate of PATRICIA D. KLINESMITH, Deceased, who died on or about January 19, 2026:You are hereby notified that on March 26, 2026, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.Dated on March 26 2026./s/CINTHIA A. SYKES, Administrator of the Estate163 Sykes LanePinebluff, NC 28373John W. Fisher, ICIS#: AT0002457Attorney for the AdministratorThe Fisher Law Firm, PC306 Audubon St.P.O. Box 158Adair, IA 50002Date of second publication: May 9, 2026Probate Code Section 230May 2, 9, 2026 COL-9103452