Who was appointed administrator of the estate?

Heler Ann Brumbaugh was appointed administrator on April 30, 2026.

What are the deadlines to file a creditor claim?

File within four months of the second publication (May 20, 2026) or within one month of the mailing of this notice to you.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File a claim with the clerk of the Cedar County District Court, properly authenticated for allowance.

Probate — 421 Iowa Street, Hills, IA (ESPRA 019975)

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Intestate

Affects:CreditorsHeirs

This notice announces that Heler Ann Brumbaugh was appointed administrator of the estate of Destiny M. Brumbaugh-VanHeel (deceased). Creditors must file claims by the stated deadlines or their claims will be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Heler Ann Brumbaugh appointed administrator on April 30, 2026
Second publication date: May 20, 2026
Creditors must file claims within four months of second publication
Or within one month of mailing of this notice to creditor
Unfiled claims are forever barred after the deadline

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 20, 2026

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Published

May 20, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Contact the administrator
Mail or call Heler Ann Brumbaugh at 421 Iowa Street, Hills, IA to discuss debts and claims.
2
File a claim with the court clerk
Submit a duly authenticated claim to the Cedar County District Court clerk within four months of May 20, 2026, or within one month of mailing.
3
Consult the estate attorney
Contact Brooke E. Noack at Hayek, Morelano & Smith, L.L.P., 120 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA, for legal questions.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of the estate?: Heler Ann Brumbaugh was appointed administrator on April 30, 2026.
What are the deadlines to file a creditor claim?: File within four months of the second publication (May 20, 2026) or within one month of the mailing of this notice to you.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File a claim with the clerk of the Cedar County District Court, properly authenticated for allowance.

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Legal terms in this notice

administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle a deceased person's estate.
file a claim: Submit a written demand for payment from the estate to the court clerk for allowance.
forever barred: A claim that is permanently disallowed if not timely filed according to law.

Full Notice Text

Legal Notice IN7 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR CEDAR COUNTY ITHE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TESTINV M. BRUMBAL -VANHEEL DESTINY Deceased. No. ESPRA 019975 NOTICE OF APPOIN ITMENT OF ADMINIS'ISTRATOR IAND NOTICE TO CREDITOF To. AIl F Persons Interested the Estate of[ Destiny M. 3rumbauç -VanHeel Deceased, who died nora about September 26, 2025:You are hereby notified that on April 30, 2026, the dersignec Iwas appointed administrato of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to t the undersigned and creditors having claims against the estates shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly uthenticated for allowance, and dur unles so filed the laten to occur E from N four months the date of the second publication 1of this notice or one month 1 from theo date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed Ion paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated:May 1, 2026. Heler Ann Brumbaugh, Administratı rator 421 lowa Street Hills, IA 52235 Brooke E. Noack, ICISH AT001514 Hayek, Morelano & Smith, L.L.P. 120 E.V Washington Street lowa City, IA:452240 Attorney for Administrato Date of second publication:May 20, 2026 C:19-20