Probate — Iowa City (ESPR037182)

What to do next

1. 1

   Confirm notice publication dates

   Watch local publications for the second publication date to compute the four-month challenge deadline.

2. 2

   If you are a known heir or devisee, check for mailed notice

   If you received mailed notice, calculate the one-month contest deadline from the mailing date and consider consulting an attorney.

3. 3

   Creditors submit claims

   Present any claims against the estate promptly and before the statutory deadline; contact the executor, Thomas Morris, for claim submission details.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the executor of James E. Morris's estate?

Thomas Morris was appointed executor by the Johnson County District Court.

How long do I have to contest the will?

You must bring an action within the later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing to known heirs/devisees, or be barred.

How do creditors make a claim against the estate?

Creditors must present their claims to the estate by the statutory deadlines described in the notice; otherwise they may be prohibited from recovering.