Probate — Des Moines (ESPR008292)

What to do next

1. 1

   Determine if you are an interested party

   Confirm if you are an heir or devisee; if unsure, contact the Des Moines County District Court for records referencing case ESPR008292.

2. 2

   Decide whether to contest the will

   If you intend to contest, file an action in Des Moines County District Court before the later of four months from the second publication or one month after mailing.

3. 3

   Creditors file claims

   Creditors should present claims to the estate promptly and within statutory deadlines; contact the executor, Joseph Schilling, for claim procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate?

It means the court has accepted the will as valid and authorized estate administration under court supervision.

Who is the executor and what can they do?

Joseph Schilling is the executor; he can manage estate assets, pay debts, and distribute inheritances under court rules.

How long do I have to contest the will?

You must bring an action within the later of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date this notice was mailed to heirs/devisees.