How long do I have to contest the will?

You must bring an action within the later of four months after second publication or one month after the mailing of this notice.

What should creditors do to make a claim?

Creditors should present their claims to the Buchanan County District Court as instructed in the probate notice within the statutory deadlines.

Probate — Buchanan (ESPR008442)

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The Will of Ruby J. Marks was admitted to probate in Buchanan County on April 24, 2026, and Lisa Taylor and Teresa Rommann were appointed co-executors. Creditors must present claims and interested persons may contest the will within set deadlines.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 24, 2026
Lisa Taylor and Teresa Rommann appointed co-executors
Deadline to contest: later of four months after second publication or one month after mailing
Creditors must file claims with the court

Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Buchanan
Case #: ESPR008442

Research context

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If you don't respond

If you fail to contest the will by the later of four months after the second publication or one month after mailing, you lose the right to set the will aside; creditors who do not present claims may be barred from recovery.

What to do next

1
Decide whether to contest the will
If you intend to contest, file an action in Buchanan County District Court by the later of four months after second publication or one month after this notice was mailed.
2
Submit creditor claims
Creditors should file claims with the court promptly to preserve recovery rights under Iowa probate rules.
3
Contact the co-executors
Reach out to Lisa Taylor or Teresa Rommann to discuss estate administration or request information from the probate file.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the appointed executors for Ruby J. Marks's estate?: Lisa Taylor and Teresa Rommann were appointed co-executors on April 24, 2026.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must bring an action within the later of four months after second publication or one month after the mailing of this notice.
What should creditors do to make a claim?: Creditors should present their claims to the Buchanan County District Court as instructed in the probate notice within the statutory deadlines.

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Legal terms in this notice

probate: Court process that validates a will and supervises estate distribution.
co-executor: Two people appointed to jointly manage and settle the deceased's estate.
set aside the will: A legal action to invalidate the will, often for fraud or incapacity.

Full Notice Text

Public NoticeTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR BUCHANAN COUNTYCASE NO. ESPR008442NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL,APPOINTMENT OFCO-EXECUTORS ANDNOTICE TO CREDITORSIN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OFRUBY J. MARKS,DECEASED.To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of Ruby J. Marks, Deceased,who died on or about April 2, 2026:You are hereby notified that onthe 24th day of April, 2026, theLast Will and Testament of RubyJ. Marks, deceased, bearing dateof the 6th day of October, 2003,was admitted to probate in theabove-named court and that LisaTaylor and Teresa Rommann wereappointed Co-Executors of theestate. Any action to set aside thewill must be brought in the districtcourt of said county within the laterto occur of four months from thedate of the second publication ofthis notice or one month from thedate of mailing of this notice t

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The will of Betty Mudderman, who died around April 4, 2026, was admitted to probate in Buchanan County on April 30, 2026, and William J. Reedy was appointed executor. Interested persons have limited time to contest the will or assert creditor claims.

May 13, 2026ProbateBuchanan

An administrator was appointed for the estate of Jane F. Barnett (died March 21, 2026). Creditors must file claims by the statutory deadlines or be barred from recovery; those owing the estate should pay immediately.

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