Who was appointed executor of Judith A. Summers's estate?

Stacy Christensen was appointed executor by the Shelby County Probate Court.

When was the will admitted to probate?

The will was admitted to probate on May 6, 2026.

Probate — Harlan (ESPR014710)

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The Shelby County Probate Court admitted the will of Judith A. Summers (d. April 20, 2026) on May 6, 2026, and appointed Stacy Christensen as executor. Interested parties have limited time to contest the will before losing the right to do so.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on May 6, 2026
Stacy Christensen appointed executor
Deadline to challenge: later of 4 months from second notice or 1 month from mailing
Failure to act by deadline bars contest of the will

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Harlan
Case #: ESPR014710

Research context

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If you don't respond

If you do not contest the will by the later of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees, your right to set aside the will is forever barred.

What to do next

1
Confirm notice dates
Determine the dates of the second publication and mailing to calculate the exact contest deadline.
2
Contact the executor
Reach out to Stacy Christensen to get information about the estate and any inventories filed with the court.
3
Consult an attorney
If you intend to contest the will, consult a probate attorney immediately to file within the required deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Judith A. Summers's estate?: Stacy Christensen was appointed executor by the Shelby County Probate Court.
When was the will admitted to probate?: The will was admitted to probate on May 6, 2026.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must file to set aside the will by the later of four months from the second publication or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees.

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Legal terms in this notice

executor: Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and carry out the will's instructions.
devisees: People or entities named in a will to receive property or assets.
admitted to probate: Court process formally recognizing a will as valid so the estate can be administered.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR SHELBY COUNTY PROBATE NO. ESPR014710 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH A. SUMMERS, Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Judith A. Summers, Deceased, who died on or about April 20, 2026:You are hereby notified that on May 6, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Judith A. Summers, deceased, bearing date of April 10, 2023, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Stacy Christensen was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Related Notices

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Co-Trustees of the Charlotte A. Leinen Revocable Trust notify heirs, spouse, and creditors of the decedent's March 16, 2026 death and set deadlines to contest the trust or present claims. Claims must be mailed to the trustee or be forever barred.

May 8, 2026ProbateHarlan