What is the filing deadline for creditors of this estate?

Creditors must file authenticated claims by the later of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date they receive notice.

Who was appointed to manage the estate?

An administrator was appointed on May 6, 2026; the notice names the undersigned administrator (contact details not provided).

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File your authenticated claim with the Clerk of the Iowa District Court for Emmet County as directed in the notice.

Probate — Emmet (ESPR010493)

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Intestate

Affects:CreditorsHeirs

The court appointed an administrator for the estate of Sofia Lopez Benedict, who died on or about March 31, 2026. Creditors must file authenticated claims by the statutory deadline or be barred from recovery against the estate.

Key Takeaways

Administrator appointed May 6, 2026
Decedent: Sofia Lopez Benedict (died ~March 31, 2026)
Creditors must file authenticated claims with the court
Filing deadline: later of four months from second publication or one month from notice receipt

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Emmet
Case #: ESPR010493

Research context

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If you don't respond

If creditors do not file authenticated claims by the later of four months from the second publication date or one month from receiving this notice, their claims will be barred and they may lose the right to collect from the estate.

What to do next

1
Confirm administrator contact
Locate the full published notice or court file to obtain the administrator's name and contact to arrange payment or submit claims.
2
Prepare an authenticated claim
Gather invoices, contracts, or documentation supporting your claim and have it properly authenticated before filing with the Emmet County District Court clerk.
3
File claim by statutory deadline
Submit the authenticated claim to the Clerk of Court by the later of four months after the second publication or one month after receiving this notice to avoid being barred.

Frequently asked questions

What is the filing deadline for creditors of this estate?: Creditors must file authenticated claims by the later of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date they receive notice.
Who was appointed to manage the estate?: An administrator was appointed on May 6, 2026; the notice names the undersigned administrator (contact details not provided).
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File your authenticated claim with the Clerk of the Iowa District Court for Emmet County as directed in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle an estate when no executor is named.
Authenticated: Properly verified or supported with evidence so the court will accept the claim.
Filed with the Clerk: Submitted officially to the court's office so it becomes part of the court record.

Full Notice Text

Legal Notice__IN THE IOWA DISTRICTCOURT FOR EMMETCOUNTY IN THE MATTEROF THE ESTATE OF SOFIALOPEZ BENEDICT, Deceased.PROBATE NO: ESPR010493NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTOF ADMINISTRATOR ANDNOTICE TO CREDITORSTo all persons interested in theestate of Sofia Lopez Benedict,deceased, who died on orabout March 31, 2026:You are hereby notified that onMay 6, 2026, the undersigned wasappointed Administrator of theestate.Notice is hereby given that allpersons indebted to the estateare requested to make immediatepayment to the undersigned, andcreditors having claims againstthe estate shall file them with theClerk of the above-named DistrictCourt, as provided by law, dulyauthenticated, for allowance,and unless so filed by the laterto occur of four months from thedate of second publication of thisnotice or one month from the date<

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