What does 'no present administration of the estate' mean?

It means the court admitted the will but did not appoint someone to manage or distribute the estate under probate administration now.

Who filed the probate and who is the attorney?

First Bank is the proponent and the attorney for the estate is John C. Larsen (ICIS# AT0004541).

Probate — Clay St/PO Box 627, Cedar Falls, IA (ESPR066369)

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The court admitted the will and two codicils of A. J. Saak to probate without appointing an administrator. Interested persons must timely challenge the will or lose the right to contest it.

Key Takeaways

Will and two codicils admitted to probate on April 29, 2026
No administration of the estate will occur
Deadline to contest: later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing
Second publication date: May 21, 2026

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 21, 2026

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Determine if you are an heir or devisee
Check the will or contact the estate attorney John C. Larsen in Cedar Falls to confirm if you are named; act before the contest deadline.
2
Decide whether to contest the will
If you intend to challenge, file an action in Black Hawk County District Court by the later of four months from May 21, 2026 or one month after mailing.
3
Contact the proponent or attorney
Reach out to First Bank or attorney John C. Larsen at his Cedar Falls address (Clay St/PO Box 627) for estate information and mailing status.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'no present administration of the estate' mean?: It means the court admitted the will but did not appoint someone to manage or distribute the estate under probate administration now.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must file an action to set aside the will by the later of four months from the second publication (May 21, 2026) or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees.
Who filed the probate and who is the attorney?: First Bank is the proponent and the attorney for the estate is John C. Larsen (ICIS# AT0004541).

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Legal terms in this notice

Proof of will without administration: Court acceptance of a will where no executor or administrator is appointed and routine administration won't occur.
Codicil: A legal document that amends or supplements an existing will.
Devisees: People named in a will to receive real property or other gifts.
Proponent: Person (or bank) presenting the will to the court for probate.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Black Hawk COUNTYIN THE MATTEROF THE ESTATE OFA. J. Saak, DeceasedPROBATE NO. ESPR066369NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATIONTo All Persons Interested in the Estate of A. J. Saak, Deceased, who died on or about on April 9, 2026:You are hereby notified that on April 29, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of A. J. Saak, deceased, bearing date of August 26, 2020, the First Codicil to The Last Will and Testament of A.J. Saak, dated April 11, 2023, and the Second Codicil to The Last Will and Testament of A. J. Saak, dated August 26, 2024, were admitted to probate in the above-named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the district court of the 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 whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.Dated on May 7, 2026.First Bank, ProponentAttorney for estate:John C. Larsen, ICIS#: AT0004541415 Clay St/PO Box 627Cedar Falls, IA 50613Date of second publication: May 21, 2026Probate Code Section 305COL-IA-603883