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

It means the court recognized the will as valid and began the legal process to administer the estate.

Who is the executor and what will they do?

William Leupold is the appointed executor; he will manage estate affairs, pay debts, and distribute assets per the will.

How long do I have to contest the will?

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

Probate — Floyd (ESPR019229)

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Affects:HeirsCreditors

The will of Frank Leupold (d. ~April 25, 2025) was admitted to probate April 10, 2026, and William Leupold was appointed executor; creditors and interested parties have limited time to contest the will or file claims against the estate.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 10, 2026
William Leupold appointed executor
Deadline to contest: later of four months after 2nd publication or one month after mailing
Creditors must present claims within statutory period

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Floyd
Case #: ESPR019229

Research context

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If you don't respond

If you fail to contest the will within the later of four months from the second publication or one month from mailing, you lose the right to set aside the will; creditors who do not present claims in time may be barred from recovery.

What to do next

1
Determine your status
If you believe you are an heir, devisee, or creditor, confirm whether you received a mailed notice and note the publication dates to calculate your deadline.
2
Consult an attorney
Contact a probate attorney promptly to discuss contesting the will or filing creditor claims before the applicable deadline (four months after 2nd publication or one month after mailing).
3
File required actions
If contesting the will or presenting a creditor claim, file the appropriate action in Floyd County District Court before the stated deadline; reference Probate No. ESPR019229.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate?: It means the court recognized the will as valid and began the legal process to administer the estate.
Who is the executor and what will they do?: William Leupold is the appointed executor; he will manage estate affairs, pay debts, and distribute assets per the will.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must bring an action within the later of four months after the second publication of this notice or one month after this notice was mailed to heirs and devisees.

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Legal terms in this notice

probate: The court process that validates a will and supervises distribution of the decedent's estate.
executor: Person appointed to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets under the will.
devisees: People who are named in a will to receive property or assets.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT,FLOYD COUNTYIN THE ESTATE OFFRANK LEUPOLD, Deceased.Probate No. ESPR019229NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OFAPPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, ANDNOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estateof Frank Leupold, Deceased, who died on orabout April 25, 2025:You are hereby notified that on the 10thday of April, 2026, the last will and testamentof Frank Leupold, deceased, bearing date ofthe 22nd day of May, 2008, was admitted toprobate in the above named court and thatWilliam Leupold was appointed executor ofthe estate. Any action to set aside the willmust be brought in the district court of saidcounty within the later to occur of four monthsfrom the date of the second publication of thisnotice or one month from the date of mailingof this notice to all heirs of the decedent anddevisees under the will whose identities arereasonab