What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate without administration?

It means the court accepted the will but did not open full estate administration, often because the estate is small or assets pass directly.

When is the deadline to challenge the will?

The deadline is the later of four months from the second publication (May 21, 2026) or one month from the date the notice was mailed to identifiable heirs.

Who filed this probate notice?

Petitioner Jane A. Schaben of 2014 Lois Avenue, Carroll, Iowa, filed the notice; attorney Aaron W. Ahrendsen represents the estate.

Probate — 2014 Lois Avenue, Carroll, Iowa (ESPR019693)

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The court admitted the April 22, 2008 will and July 9, 2025 codicil of Paul A. Schaben to probate without administration. Interested persons must file actions to set aside the will within specific statutory deadlines or lose the right to challenge.

Key Takeaways

Will and codicil admitted to probate on May 1, 2026
Deadline to challenge: later of four months from 2nd publication or one month from mailing
Second publication date: May 21, 2026
Petitioner: Jane A. Schaben, Carroll address provided
No administration was opened for the estate

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 21, 2026

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Determine if you are an interested party
If you believe you are an heir or devisee, confirm your status and address to check if the one-month mailing deadline applies.
2
File a challenge if needed
Bring any action to set aside the will in Carroll County District Court by the later of four months from May 21, 2026 or one month from mailing.
3
Contact the estate attorney
For questions, call Aaron W. Ahrendsen at Eich Werden Steger & Ahrendsen PC, 815 N. Main Street, Carroll, Iowa 51401.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate without administration?: It means the court accepted the will but did not open full estate administration, often because the estate is small or assets pass directly.
When is the deadline to challenge the will?: The deadline is the later of four months from the second publication (May 21, 2026) or one month from the date the notice was mailed to identifiable heirs.
Who filed this probate notice?: Petitioner Jane A. Schaben of 2014 Lois Avenue, Carroll, Iowa, filed the notice; attorney Aaron W. Ahrendsen represents the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Probate without administration: A simplified probate procedure when estate debts are limited and no full administration is required.
Codicil: A written amendment that modifies or supplements an existing will.
Devisees: People named in a will to receive real or personal property.

Full Notice Text

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CARROLL COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPR019693 NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL AND CODICIL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL A. SCHABEN, DECEASED To all persons interested in the estate of Paul A. Schaben, Deceased, who died on or about March 8, 2026:You are hereby notified that on May 1, 2026, the last will and testament of Paul A. Schaben, deceased, bearing the date of April 22, 2008, and the Codicil of Paul A. Schaben to his Last Will and Testament, dated July 9, 2025, were admitted to probate in the above named court. Any action to set aside the will and Codicil must be brought in the District Court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the Decedent and devisees under the will and Codicil whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Dated May 4, 2026. Petitioner:Jane A. Schaben 2014 Lois Avenue Carroll, Iowa 51401 Attorney for Estate:Aaron W. Ahrendsen, AT0012634 Eich Werden Steger & Ahrendsen PC 815 N. Main Street Carroll, Iowa 51401-2372 Date of second publication:May 21, 2026.

Related Notices

Notice

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Notice informs creditors, heirs, and beneficiaries that Jane A. Schaben is trustee of the Paul A. Schaben Revocable Trust following Paul Schaben's death on March 8, 2026, and sets deadlines to contest the trust or file claims or be forever barred.

May 14, 2026ProbateCarroll