Probate — Des Moines (ESPR00894)

What to do next

1. 1

   Confirm receipt and relationship to decedent

   If you are an heir, devisee, or creditor, verify you received mailed notice and confirm your status immediately.

2. 2

   Consult an estate attorney

   Contact an Iowa probate attorney before the applicable deadline (four months after second publication or one month after mailing) to discuss contesting or filing claims.

3. 3

   File claims or objections

   File any claim against the estate or a petition to set aside the will in Des Moines County District Court before the stated deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Richard Senn’s estate?

Debra K. Benn was appointed executor.

When was the will admitted to probate?

The will was admitted to probate on May 14, 2026.

What are the deadlines to contest the will?

You must file to set aside the will by the later of four months after the notice’s second publication or one month after the notice is mailed to heirs and devisees.

What should creditors do if the decedent owed them money?

Creditors should file a claim within the statutory period (see the deadlines above) to preserve their right to payment.