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

It means the court accepted the will as valid and authorized the estate administration to proceed under that will.

Who is the executor and what can they do?

Kevin D. Eisenman is the appointed executor; he manages estate assets, pays debts, and distributes inheritances.

How long do I have to contest the will?

You must file an action to set aside the will within four months of the notice’s second publication or within one month after mailing to heirs/devisees, whichever is later.

How do creditors make a claim against the estate?

Creditors should present their claims to the estate by the deadlines stated in probate notice or follow Iowa probate procedures to preserve their claim.

Probate — Hancock (ESPR012379)

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Will

Affects:HeirsCreditors

The Hancock County District Court admitted Sandra K. Eisenman’s July 9, 2007 will to probate and appointed Kevin D. Eisenman as executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to contest the will or make claims against the estate.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 30, 2026
Kevin D. Eisenman appointed executor
Decedent died around April 22, 2026
Contest must be filed within four months of second publication
Creditors must present claims within statutory timeframe

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Hancock
Case #: ESPR012379

Research context

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If you don't respond

If you fail to contest the will within four months of the second publication (or within one month after mailing to heirs/devisees), you lose the right to challenge the will; creditors who do not file timely claims may be barred from recovery.

What to do next

1
Confirm publication dates
Check the second publication date of this notice to determine the four-month contest deadline.
2
Contact the executor
Reach out to Kevin D. Eisenman to report claims or inquire about estate administration.
3
File contest or claim
If contesting the will or filing a creditor claim, file appropriate action in Hancock County District Court before the applicable deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate?: It means the court accepted the will as valid and authorized the estate administration to proceed under that will.
Who is the executor and what can they do?: Kevin D. Eisenman is the appointed executor; he manages estate assets, pays debts, and distributes inheritances.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must file an action to set aside the will within four months of the notice’s second publication or within one month after mailing to heirs/devisees, whichever is later.
How do creditors make a claim against the estate?: Creditors should present their claims to the estate by the deadlines stated in probate notice or follow Iowa probate procedures to preserve their claim.

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Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to manage the deceased’s estate, pay debts, and distribute assets.
Probate: Court process to prove a will and supervise estate administration.
Devisees: People named in a will to receive property or assets.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FORHANCOCK COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFSANDRA K. EISENMAN, DeceasedCASE NO. ESPR012379NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OFAPPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NO-TICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estate ofSandra K. Eisenman, Deceased, who died onor about April 22, 2026:You are hereby notified that on April 30,2026, the Last Will and Testament of SandraK. Eisenman, deceased, bearing date of July9, 2007, was admitted to probate in the abovenamed court and that Kevin D. Eisenman isappointed as Executor of the estate. Any ac-tion to set aside the will must be brought inthe district court of said county within the laterto occur of four months from the date of thesecond publication of this notice or one monthfrom the date of mailing of this notice to allheirs of the decedent and devisees under thewill whose identities are re

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