What does 'no administration of the estate' mean?

It means the court admitted the will but did not appoint an executor or open formal estate administration now.

Who filed the will for probate?

Jessica K. O'Leary is the proponent who submitted the will for probate.

Probate — Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA (ESPR066375)

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The will of Mary Anne Moeller was admitted to probate May 5, 2026, with no estate administration. Interested parties must act quickly to challenge the will or lose the right to do so under Iowa deadlines.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 5, 2026
No administration of the estate will occur now
Deadline to challenge: later of four months after second publication or one month after 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
Consider legal review
Contact an estate attorney promptly to evaluate grounds to challenge the will before the applicable deadline.
2
Confirm mailing status
Determine if you were mailed notice; one-month challenge deadline runs from that mailing date.
3
File a challenge if warranted
File an action in Black Hawk County District Court before the later deadline (four months after May 21, 2026 or one month after mailing).

Frequently asked questions

What does 'no administration of the estate' mean?: It means the court admitted the will but did not appoint an executor or open formal estate administration now.
How long do I have to challenge the will of Mary Anne Moeller?: You must file within the later of four months after the second publication (May 21, 2026) or one month after mailing to heirs.
Who filed the will for probate?: Jessica K. O'Leary is the proponent who submitted the will for probate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Proof of will without administration: Court confirmation of a will when no executor or estate administration is appointed.
Devisees: Persons named in a will to receive property or gifts.
Second publication: The second required public notice date for probate announcements.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Black Hawk COUNTY
IN THE MATTEROF THE ESTATE OFMARY ANNE MOELLER, Deceased
CASE NO. ESPR066375
NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Mary Anne Moeller, Deceased, who died on or about on February 3, 2026:
You are hereby notified that on May 5, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Mary Anne Moeller, deceased, bearing date of November 10, 2021, was 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.
Jessica K. O'Leary, Proponent
Attorney:Judith R. Benson ICIS Pin #AT0000848411 Main StreetCedar Falls, IA 50613jrbenson@cedarvalleylaw.com
Date of second publication21st day of May 2026COL-IA-603888