How long do I have to challenge the will?

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

What should creditors do to make a claim?

Creditors should present their claims to the estate within the statutory deadline stated in the notice to avoid being barred.

Probate — Marion (ESPR049114)

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The last will of Lila M. Dvorsky, who died April 16, 2026, was admitted to probate in Linn County on April 29, 2026, and Tammy M. Hansen and Kelly L. Snitkey were appointed co-executors. Creditors and others must present claims within set deadlines or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 29, 2026
Tammy M. Hansen and Kelly L. Snitkey appointed co-executors
Deadline to challenge will: later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing
Creditors must present claims within the statutory deadline or be barred

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Marion
Case #

ESPR049114

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If you don't respond

If you do not file an action to set aside the will within the later of four months after second publication or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees, your challenge will be barred; creditors who fail to present claims by the statutory deadline may be unable to recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Confirm publication and mailing dates
Determine the date of the notice's second publication and any mailing to heirs to calculate your challenge deadline.
2
Contact the co-executors
Reach out to Tammy M. Hansen or Kelly L. Snitkey to discuss estate matters or file claims before the deadline.
3
Consult an attorney about contesting the will
If you intend to challenge the will, consult a probate attorney promptly to file suit before the applicable deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the appointed executors of Lila M. Dvorsky's estate?: Tammy M. Hansen and Kelly L. Snitkey were appointed co-executors on April 29, 2026.
How long do I have to challenge the will?: You must bring an action within the later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees.
What should creditors do to make a claim?: Creditors should present their claims to the estate within the statutory deadline stated in the notice to avoid being barred.

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Legal terms in this notice

probate: Court process to validate a will and administer a deceased person's estate.
executor: Person appointed to manage and distribute the deceased's estate under the will.
devisees: People named in a will to receive property or assets.
set aside the will: A court action to invalidate the will, usually alleging defects or undue influence.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Probate No. ESPR049114
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR LINN COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LILA M. DVORSKY, Deceased.
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lila M. Dvorsky, Deceased, who died on or about the 16th day of April, 2026:
You are hereby notified that on the 29th day of April, 2026, the last will and testament of Lila M. Dvorsky, deceased, bearing date of the 10th day of August, 2020, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Tammy M. Hansen and Kelly L. Snitkey were appointed co-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 fore

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