What is the deadline to contest the will of Owen G. Heitmeier?

You must file a challenge within the later of four months after the second publication of this notice or one month after mailing to heirs and devisees.

Who is the executor of the estate?

Michael J. Heitmeier was appointed executor of Owen G. Heitmeier’s estate.

How do creditors make a claim against the estate?

Creditors should file a timely claim in Des Moines County District Court following probate notice instructions and statutory deadlines.

May 16, 2026 Probate: Des Moines, IA

The will of David A. Chivers was admitted to probate on April 15, 2026, and Theresa Sue Chivers was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be forever barred; the second publication date is May 18, 2026.

May 18, 2026ProbateDes Moines

The will of Karen Marie Miksich was admitted to probate April 30, 2026, and John M. Miksich was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month after mailing, or be forever barred.

May 18, 2026ProbateDes Moines

The will of Joseph N. Coverdell (d. April 5, 2026) was admitted to probate on April 20, 2026 and Joseph Gomez was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the stated deadlines or be barred from recovery.

May 17, 2026ProbateDes Moines

The will of Lester E. Schilling, who died April 24, 2026, was admitted to probate on May 13, 2026, and Joseph Schilling was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to contest the will or file claims against the estate.

May 16, 2026ProbateDes Moines

Notice that Richard Senn’s October 31, 2018 will was admitted to probate in Des Moines County and Debra K. Benn was appointed executor; creditors and interested persons have limited time to challenge or make claims against the estate.

May 16, 2026ProbateDes Moines

The District Court admitted the will of Mary Rose O'Daniels (died March 26, 2026) to probate and appointed Kathleen Akers and Robert J. O'Daniels as executors. Creditors and interested persons must act within statutory deadlines to challenge or make claims.

May 15, 2026ProbateDes Moines

The will of David A. Chivers was admitted to probate on April 15, 2026, and Theresa Sue Chivers was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month after mailing, or be barred.

May 11, 2026ProbateDes Moines

The will of Karen Marie Miksich was admitted to probate and John M. Miksich was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the specified deadlines or be forever barred, and anyone challenging the will has limited time to act.

May 11, 2026ProbateDes Moines

The last will of Timothy R. McBirnie was admitted to probate April 28, 2026; Amanda Beaumier was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after the second publication (May 11, 2026) or one month after mailing to heirs, or be barred.

May 11, 2026ProbateDes Moines

The will of Joseph N. Coverdell (d. ~April 5, 2026) was admitted to probate April 20, 2026, and Joseph Gomez was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the statutory deadlines or be forever barred; actions to contest the will have limited timeframes.

May 10, 2026ProbateDes Moines

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The will of David A. Chivers was admitted to probate on April 15, 2026, and Theresa Sue Chivers was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be forever barred; the second publication date is May 18, 2026.

The will of Karen Marie Miksich was admitted to probate April 30, 2026, and John M. Miksich was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month after mailing, or be forever barred.

The will of Joseph N. Coverdell (d. April 5, 2026) was admitted to probate on April 20, 2026 and Joseph Gomez was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the stated deadlines or be barred from recovery.

The will of Lester E. Schilling, who died April 24, 2026, was admitted to probate on May 13, 2026, and Joseph Schilling was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to contest the will or file claims against the estate.

Notice that Richard Senn’s October 31, 2018 will was admitted to probate in Des Moines County and Debra K. Benn was appointed executor; creditors and interested persons have limited time to challenge or make claims against the estate.

The District Court admitted the will of Mary Rose O'Daniels (died March 26, 2026) to probate and appointed Kathleen Akers and Robert J. O'Daniels as executors. Creditors and interested persons must act within statutory deadlines to challenge or make claims.

The will of David A. Chivers was admitted to probate on April 15, 2026, and Theresa Sue Chivers was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month after mailing, or be barred.

The will of Karen Marie Miksich was admitted to probate and John M. Miksich was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the specified deadlines or be forever barred, and anyone challenging the will has limited time to act.

The last will of Timothy R. McBirnie was admitted to probate April 28, 2026; Amanda Beaumier was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after the second publication (May 11, 2026) or one month after mailing to heirs, or be barred.

The will of Joseph N. Coverdell (d. ~April 5, 2026) was admitted to probate April 20, 2026, and Joseph Gomez was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the statutory deadlines or be forever barred; actions to contest the will have limited timeframes.