Probate — 1754 105th Street, Kalona, IA (ESPR008548)
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The Last Will and Testament of Sylvia Ropp was admitted to probate May 11, 2026, and Lamar and Gerald Ropp were appointed executors. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 28, 2026) or one month after mailed notice.
Key Takeaways
- Will admitted to probate on May 11, 2026
- Executors: Lamar and Gerald Ropp
- Deadline to file claims: later of Aug 28, 2026 or one month after mailing
- Claims not filed by deadline will be barred
- Persons indebted should pay executors now
Deadline · Claims Deadline
September 28, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Kalona
- Case #
- ESPR008548
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If you don't respond
If creditors do not file claims by the later of four months from the second publication (Aug 28, 2026) or one month from when mailed notices were sent, their claims will be forever barred.
What to do next
- 1
Contact the executors
If you owe the estate or have questions, contact executor Lamar Ropp at 1754 105th Street, Kalona, IA, or Gerald Ropp at 1086 Kiwi Avenue, Kalona, IA.
- 2
File creditor claim with court
File a duly authenticated claim with the Washington County District Court clerk by the later of Aug 28, 2026 or one month after mailed notice.
- 3
Consult the estate attorney
Contact Michael J. Brenneman at Brenneman, Detweiler & Goertz, LLP, 330 E. Court St., Iowa City, IA, for legal questions about filing or contesting the will.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim against Sylvia Ropp's estate?
- Claims must be filed by the later of four months after second publication (Aug 28, 2026) or one month after mailing to known heirs.
- Who are the executors of the estate?
- Lamar Ropp and Gerald Ropp have been appointed as executors.
- Where do I file a creditor claim?
- File the claim with the clerk of the Washington County District Court, as required by law.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Executor
- Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and carry out the will's instructions.
- Admitted to probate
- Court accepted the will as valid and opened an estate case to administer assets.
- Devisees
- Individuals named in a will to receive property or assets.
- Duly authenticated
- Claims submitted with required proof or documentation to verify their validity.
Full Notice Text
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Sylvia Ropp, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR008548 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Sylvia Ropp, Deceased, who died on or about April 17, 2026: You are hereby notified that on May 11, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Sylvia Ropp, deceased, bearing date of February 19, 1991, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Lamar Ropp and Gerald Ropp have been appointed Executors 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. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above-named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by 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 (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated May 12, 2026. Lamar Ropp Executor of Estate 1754 105th Street Kalona, IA 52247 Gerald Ropp Executor of Estate 1086 Kiwi Avenue Kalona, IA 52247 Michael J. Brenneman ICIS#: AT0001095 Attorney for Executors Brenneman, Detweiler & Goertz, LLP 330 E. Court St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Published in The News, Thursday, May 21, 2026 L-64 Date of second publication, Thursday, May 28, 2026