Who was appointed executor of Robert E. Zeh's estate?

Toni Mecum was appointed executor on May 14, 2026.

When was the will admitted to probate?

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

How long do I have to contest the will?

You must file to set aside the will within the later of four months after the second publication or one month after mailing to heirs.

Probate — Fort Madison (ESPR013128)

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This notice informs interested persons that Robert E. Zeh’s August 3, 2020 will was admitted to probate in Lee County on May 14, 2026 and Toni Mecum was appointed executor. Creditors and heirs have limited time to contest or make claims.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 14, 2026
Toni Mecum appointed executor
Deadline to contest: later of four months after second publication or one month after mailing
Creditors must present claims to the executor

Published: May 19, 2026 · today
Category: Probate
City: Fort Madison
Case #: ESPR013128

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If you don't respond

If you do nothing, you lose the right to contest the will after the deadline (four months after second publication or one month after mailing) and creditors may be barred from recovering debts.

What to do next

1
Contact the executor
Reach out to Toni Mecum to report claims or obtain estate information.
2
File a contest if needed
File an action in Lee County District Court within the deadline (four months after second publication or one month after mailing).
3
Present creditor claims
Submit creditor claims to the executor promptly to preserve recovery rights.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Robert E. Zeh's estate?: Toni Mecum was appointed executor on May 14, 2026.
When was the will admitted to probate?: The will was admitted to probate on May 14, 2026.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must file to set aside the will within the later of four months after the second publication or one month after mailing to heirs.

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Legal terms in this notice

executor: Person appointed to administer the deceased's estate and carry out the will's instructions.
probate: Court process that validates a will and oversees distribution of the estate.
devisees: People named in a will to receive real property or other gifts.

Full Notice Text

Public Notice Public NoticeTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR LEE COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF	 CASE NO. ESPR013128THE ESTATE OF	ROBERT E. ZEH, Deceased	 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF	 APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,	 AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estate of Robert E. Zeh, Deceased, whodied on or about May 2, 2026:You are hereby notified that on May 14, 2026, the Last Will andTestament of Robert E. Zeh, deceased, bearing date of August 3,2020, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that ToniMecum was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set asidethe will must be brought in the district court of said county within thelater to occur of four months from the date of the second publicationof this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to allheirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities arereasonably ascertainable, or th

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