Who is the executor of Vivian J. Johnson's estate?

Patricia J. Speed was appointed executor by the Buchanan County District Court.

When did Vivian J. Johnson die?

The notice states she died on or about April 15, 2026.

How long do I have to contest the will?

You must bring an action within the later of four months after the notice's second publication or one month after mailing to heirs.

Probate — Independence (ESPR008443)

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Will

Affects:HeirsCreditorsGeneral Public

The Buchanan County District Court admitted the March 24, 2026 will of Vivian J. Johnson to probate and appointed Patricia J. Speed as executor; creditors and interested persons have limited time to challenge or make claims.

Key Takeaways

Will dated March 24, 2026 admitted to probate
Patricia J. Speed appointed executor
Decedent died on or about April 15, 2026
Deadline to contest: later of four months after second publication or one month after mailing
Creditors must present claims within statutory timeframes

Published: May 16, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Independence
Case #

ESPR008443

Research context

2 probate notices in Independence (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you fail to contest the will by the later of four months after the second publication or one month after mailing to heirs, you generally lose the right to challenge it; creditors who do not present claims within statutory periods may be barred from recovery.

What to do next

1
Confirm publication dates
Check the second publication date of this notice to calculate the four-month contest deadline.
2
If you are an heir, expect mailing
If you are an heir, watch for mailed notice and note the one-month deadline from that mailing date.
3
Creditors submit claims
Creditors should prepare and present claims to the executor promptly to protect recovery rights.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of Vivian J. Johnson's estate?: Patricia J. Speed was appointed executor by the Buchanan County District Court.
When did Vivian J. Johnson die?: The notice states she died on or about April 15, 2026.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must bring an action within the later of four months after the notice's second publication or one month after mailing to heirs.

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Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets per the will.
Probate: Court process that validates a will and oversees estate administration.
Contest the will: A legal action seeking to set aside a will for reasons like fraud or incapacity.

Full Notice Text

Public NoticeTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR BUCHANAN COUNTYIN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OFVIVIAN J. JOHNSON, Deceased.CASE NO. ESPR008443NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OFAPPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Vivian J. Johnson, de-ceased, who died on or aboutApril 15, 2026:You are hereby notified that onthe 30 th day of April, 2026, theLast Will and Testament of VivianJ. Johnson, deceased, bearingdate of March 24, 2026, admittedto probate in the above-namedcourt and that Patricia J. Speedwas appointed Executor of theestate. Any action to set aside thewill must be brought in the districtcourt of said county within the lat-er to occur of four months from thedate of the second publication ofthis notice or one month from thedate of mailing of this notice to allheirs of the d

Related Notices

Notice

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The district court admitted Vivian J. Johnson’s will (dated March 24, 2026) to probate and appointed Patricia J. Speed as executor; creditors and interested persons must act promptly to challenge the probate or make claims.

May 9, 2026ProbateIndependence

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