What is the deadline to contest the trust's validity?

You must file in Marion County District Court within four months after the second publication or within 30 days after mailing to the spouse and heirs, whichever is later.

How do I submit a claim against the trust?

Mail proof of your claim to the trustee by certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later deadline stated in the notice.

Probate — 607 Cindy Lane, Knoxville, IA

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Intestate

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Notice that Linda Williams is trustee of the Emma Louise Poffenbarger Revocable Trust following the decedent's April 12, 2026 death; creditors or challengers must file claims or contests by specified deadlines or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Trustee: Linda Williams, 607 Cindy Lane, Knoxville, IA
Deadline to contest: four months after second publication or 30 days after mailing
Claimants must mail proof by certified mail with return receipt
Second publication date: May 22, 2026

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 22, 2026

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Published

May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago

What to do next

1
Verify second publication date
Note the second publication date is May 22, 2026; calculate four months from that date for the contest deadline.
2
Prepare and mail claim documentation
If you have a claim, gather evidence and mail it via certified mail, return receipt requested, to Linda Williams at 607 Cindy Lane before the later deadline.
3
Consult an attorney
If you plan to contest the trust, contact Jacob R. Hughes of Johnson, Lane & Hughes (PO Box 111, Knoxville, IA) for legal guidance immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the trustee of the Emma Louise Poffenbarger Revocable Trust?: Linda Williams is the trustee, with mailing address 607 Cindy Lane, Knoxville, IA.
What is the deadline to contest the trust's validity?: You must file in Marion County District Court within four months after the second publication or within 30 days after mailing to the spouse and heirs, whichever is later.
How do I submit a claim against the trust?: Mail proof of your claim to the trustee by certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later deadline stated in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

second publication: A follow-up public notice published in the newspaper; starts the multi-month contest deadline.
trustee: The person legally in charge of administering the trust and handling its assets.
mail proof of claim: Sending documentation of a debt to the trustee by certified mail with return receipt requested.
forever barred: A claim or lawsuit that cannot be brought later because the deadline was missed.

Full Notice Text

TRUST NOTICEIN THE MATTER OF THETRUST:Emma Louise PoffenbargerRevocable Trust Agreement datedDecember 11, 2024To all persons regarding EmmaLouise Poffenbarger, deceased,who died on or about April 12,2026. You are hereby notifiedthat the trustee listed below isthe trustee of the Emma LouisePoffenbarger Revocable TrustAgreement dated December 11,2024. Any action to contest thevalidity of the trust must be broughtin the District Court of MarionCounty, Iowa, within the later tooccur of four (4) months from thedate of second publication of thisnotice or thirty (30) days from thedate of mailing this notice to thespouse of the decedent settlor, andto all heirs of the decedent settlorwhose identities are reasonablyascertainable. Any suit not filedwithin this period shall be foreverbarred.Notice is further given that anyperson or entity possessing aclaim against the trust must mailproof of the claim to the trusteeat the address listed below viacertified mail, return receiptrequested, by the later to occur offour (4) months from the secondpublication of this notice or thirty(30) days from the date of mailingthis notice if required or the claimshall be forever barred unless paidor otherwise satisfied.Dated on May 4, 2026.Linda Williams, Trustee607 Cindy LaneKnoxville, IA 50138Jacob R Hughes #AT0011883,Attorney for TrusteeJohnson, Lane & HughesPO Box 111Knoxville, Iowa 50138Date of second publication: May22nd, 2026