Probate — Bremer
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This notice informs the public that successor co-trustees now administer the William R. Striepe Revocable Trust (dated April 18, 2011) following his death on or about January 28, 2026, and explains deadlines to contest the trust.
Key Takeaways
- William R. Striepe died on or about January 28, 2026
- Successor co-trustees have been appointed for the revocable trust
- Deadline to contest: four months after second publication or 30 days from mailing
- Contests must be filed in Bremer County District Court
- Suits not filed within the period are forever barred
If you don't respond
If you do not file a contest in Bremer County District Court within the later of four months after the second publication of this notice or 30 days after mailing to the spouse and known heirs, any suit to challenge the trust will be forever barred.
What to do next
- 1
Determine your status
Confirm whether you are a spouse, heir, or interested party related to William R. Striepe before the contest deadline.
- 2
Watch for second publication
Note the date of the second newspaper publication to calculate the four-month contest deadline.
- 3
File in Bremer County Court
If you intend to contest, file suit in the District Court of Bremer County within the later of four months after second publication or 30 days from mailed notice.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can contest the William R. Striepe Revocable Trust?
- Any person with an interest in the trust or heirs who believe the trust is invalid can file a contest in Bremer County District Court within the stated deadlines.
- What is the deadline to contest the trust?
- You must file within the later of four months after the second publication of this notice or 30 days from mailing to the spouse and known heirs.
- Where must a lawsuit to contest the trust be filed?
- In the District Court of Bremer County, Iowa.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Successor Co-Trustees
- Individuals who take over trustee duties after the original trustee dies or can no longer serve.
- Settlor
- The person who created the trust; here, the deceased William R. Striepe.
- Second publication
- The second time this notice appears in the newspaper, used to start the contest deadline clock.
Full Notice Text
Public NoticeTrust NoticeIN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST:William R. Striepe RevocableTrust Dated April 18, 2011To all persons regarding WilliamR. Striepe, deceased, who diedon or about January 28, 2026.You are hereby notified that thetrustees listed below are the Suc-cessor Co-Trustees of the WilliamR. Striepe Revocable Trust DatedApril 18, 2011. Any action to con-test the validity of the trust mustbe brought in the District Court ofBremer County, Iowa, within thelater to occur of four (4) monthsfrom the date of second publi-cation of this notice or thirty (30)days from the date of mailing thisnotice to the spouse of the dece-dent settlor, and to all heirs of thedecedent settlor whose identitiesare reasonably ascertainable.Any suit not filed within this periodshall be forever barred.Notice is further given that anyperson or entity