Probate — Linn
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This notice informs the public that Stanley E. Coleman died April 5, 2026, and Eric S. Coleman is trustee of the March 8, 2022 trust. Creditors have a limited time to file claims or contest the trust in Linn County District Court.
Key Takeaways
- Decedent: Stanley E. Coleman, died April 5, 2026
- Eric S. Coleman is trustee of the March 8, 2022 trust
- Contest period: later of four months after second publication or 30 days from mailing
- Creditors must mail proof of claim to the trustee
Research context
If you don't respond
If a challenge to the trust or a claim is not filed within the later of four months after second publication or 30 days from mailing to heirs, the claim or challenge will be forever barred.
What to do next
- 1
Determine if you are an affected creditor or heir
If you believe you have a claim or are an heir, confirm your status immediately to meet filing deadlines.
- 2
Prepare and mail proof of claim
Mail proof of claim to the trustee (Eric S. Coleman) before the later of four months after second publication or 30 days from mailing.
- 3
Consult an attorney about contesting the trust
If you intend to contest the trust, contact an attorney and be prepared to file in Linn County District Court within the stated time limits.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the trustee of the Stanley E. Coleman Trust?
- Eric S. Coleman is named as the trustee of the trust dated March 8, 2022.
- How long do I have to contest the trust?
- You must file in Linn County District Court within the later of four months after second publication or 30 days after mailing to heirs.
- How do creditors submit a claim?
- Creditors must mail proof of their claim to the trustee (contact details not provided in notice).
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Legal terms in this notice
- trustee
- Person who manages the trust assets and handles claims and distributions.
- trust u/d/o
- Trust established under date of (u/d/o) — the trust's creation date.
- second publication
- The date of the notice's second printed appearance in the newspaper.
Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF TRUST ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE STANLEY E. COLEMAN TRUST u/d/o March 8, 2022 To all persons regarding Stanley E. Coleman, deceased, who died on or about April 5, 2026: You are hereby notified that Eric S. Coleman is the Trustee of the Stanley E. Coleman Trust u/d/o March 8, 2022. At this time, no probate administration is contemplated with regard to the above-referenced Decedent's estate. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Linn County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four months from the date of second publication of this notice, or thirty days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and spouse of the decedent whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the decedent or the trust must mail proof of the c