Who was appointed executor of Ruth Maxine Anderson's estate?

Cheryl K. Ball was appointed executor on April 24, 2026.

How long do I have to contest the will?

You must bring a contest within the later of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees.

What if I'm a creditor of the deceased?

Creditors should file claims with the Lee County District Court within the time limits stated or risk losing rights to payment.

Probate — Fort Madison (ESPR013111)

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This notice informs interested persons that Ruth Maxine Anderson's May 28, 2013 will was admitted to probate in Lee County on April 24, 2026, and Cheryl K. Ball was appointed executor. Creditors and interested parties have limited time to challenge claims or the will.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate April 24, 2026
Cheryl K. Ball appointed executor
Deadline to contest: later of four months from 2nd publication
Or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees
Creditors should file claims promptly

Published: May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Fort Madison
Case #

ESPR013111

Research context

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If you don't respond

If you fail to act by the later of four months after the second publication or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees, you lose the right to contest the will or assert certain claims against the estate.

What to do next

1
Confirm publication dates
Determine the second publication date to calculate the four-month contest deadline; note April 24, 2026 is probate admission date.
2
Contact the executor
Reach out to Cheryl K. Ball to discuss claims or information about the estate; contact details may be available from Lee County District Court.
3
File contest or claim
If contesting the will or asserting a creditor claim, file the appropriate action in Lee County District Court before the stated deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Ruth Maxine Anderson's estate?: Cheryl K. Ball was appointed executor on April 24, 2026.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must bring a contest within the later of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees.
What if I'm a creditor of the deceased?: Creditors should file claims with the Lee County District Court within the time limits stated or risk losing rights to payment.

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Legal terms in this notice

probate: The court process that proves a deceased person's will and supervises estate distribution.
executor: Person appointed to administer the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets under the will.
devisees: People or entities named in a will to receive real property or assets.
heirs: Persons who inherit under state law when there is no valid will or for certain claims.

Full Notice Text

Public Notice Public NoticeTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY	 CASE NO. ESPR013111IN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OF	 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OFRUTH MAXINE ANDERSON,	 APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,Deceased	 AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estate of Ruth Maxine Anderson,Deceased, who died on or about March 24, 2026:You are hereby notified that on April 24, 2026, the Last Will andTestament of Ruth Maxine Anderson, deceased, bearing date of May28, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and thatCheryl K. Ball was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to setaside the will must be brought in the district court of said county withinthe later to occur of four months from the date of the second publica-tion of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this noticeto all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identitiesare rea