What does 'admitted to probate without administration' mean?

It means the court accepted the will but no executor-led administration is being opened now.

When is the deadline to contest the will?

The deadline is the later of four months after second publication (May 14, 2026) or one month after mailing to heirs.

Who is listed as contact for the estate?

Executors Deborah K. Carman and Stanley N. Hamann, and attorney Alyssa A. Herbold of Westergaard & Herbold, P.L.C.

Probate — 515 Main St., Mapleton, IA (ESPR057926)

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The Woodbury County court admitted the December 4, 2017 will of Lorna G. Hamann to probate without formal administration. Interested parties have limited time to contest the will or they will be barred from challenging it.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 28, 2026
No formal administration of the estate will occur
Deadline to contest: later of four months after second publication or one month after mailing
Second publication date: May 14, 2026

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 14, 2026

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Determine if you are an interested party
Confirm whether you are an heir or devisee; contact attorney Alyssa A. Herbold at Westergaard & Herbold, P.L.C., PO Box 198, Mapleton, IA.
2
Decide whether to contest the will
If you plan to challenge, file an action in Woodbury County District Court by the later of four months after May 14, 2026 or one month after mailing.
3
Request information or copies
Contact the estate attorney to request the will or probate filings before the contest deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'admitted to probate without administration' mean?: It means the court accepted the will but no executor-led administration is being opened now.
When is the deadline to contest the will?: The deadline is the later of four months after second publication (May 14, 2026) or one month after mailing to heirs.
Who is listed as contact for the estate?: Executors Deborah K. Carman and Stanley N. Hamann, and attorney Alyssa A. Herbold of Westergaard & Herbold, P.L.C.

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Legal terms in this notice

Proof of will without administration: Court acceptance of a will when no formal estate administration (executor duties) will occur.
Devisees: People named in a will to receive property or assets.
Set aside the will: A legal challenge seeking to invalidate the will's terms or authenticity.

Full Notice Text

ESTATE NOTICE RE:LORNA G. HAMANN IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WOODBURY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORNA G. HAMANN, DECEASED CASE NO. ESPR057926 NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lorna G. Hamann, Deceased, who died on or about on March 23, 2026:You are hereby notified that on April 28, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Lorna G. Hamann, deceased, bearing date of December 4, 2017, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of the 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. Dated on April 28, 2026. Deborah K. Carman 101 Westgate Rd. Anthon, IA 510041 Stanley N. Hamann 21354 Hytrail Circle Lakeville, MN 55044 Alyssa A. Herbold, AT0011874 Attorney for Executors Westergaard & Herbold, PL.C. 515 Main St. PO Box 198 Mapleton, lowa 51034 Date of second publication:14th day of May, 2026. (H419348)