Who was appointed administrator of the estate?

Jagger R Copley was appointed administrator on May 6, 2026.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File a duly authenticated claim with the clerk of the Iowa District Court for Marshall County.

Probate — 1618 Cottonwood Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, IA (ESPR011407)

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An administrator was appointed for the estate of Deecort Randolph Hammitt (d. March 25, 2026). Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 18, 2026) or one month from mailing, or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Administrator appointed May 6, 2026
Second publication date: May 18, 2026
File claims by later of four months from May 18 or one month from mailing
Claims not filed will be forever barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 18, 2026

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Published

May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Creditors: Prepare claim
Gather documentation of the debt and prepare a duly authenticated claim for filing with the Marshall County District Court clerk before the deadline.
2
Contact the administrator or attorney
Send payment inquiries or claims to Administrator Jagger R Copley at 1618 Cottonwood Lane NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 or Attorney Ian J. Buchwald at Moore, McKibben, Goodman & Lorenz, LLP, 26 South 1st Ave, Suite 302, Marshalltown, IA 50158.
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Note important dates
Second publication date is May 18, 2026; calculate four months from that date and one month from mailing to determine your filing deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of the estate?: Jagger R Copley was appointed administrator on May 6, 2026.
What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?: File by the later of four months from May 18, 2026 (second publication) or one month from the date the notice was mailed.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File a duly authenticated claim with the clerk of the Iowa District Court for Marshall County.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle the deceased's estate when there's no executor.
Claims: Debts or demands creditors must submit to be paid from the estate.
Forever barred: A claim that cannot be legally enforced after the filing deadline passes.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Marshall COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF 
Deecort Randolph Hammitt,DeceasedPROBATE NO. ESPR011407
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Deecort Randolph Hammitt, Deceased, who died on or about March 25, 2026:
You are hereby notified that on May 6, 2026, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.Notice is hereby 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 the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Jagger R Copley,Administrator of the Estate1618 Cottonwood Lane NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
Ian J. Buchwald, ICIS#: AT0015573Attorney for the AdministratorMoore, McKibben,Goodman & Lorenz, LLP26 South 1st Ave, Suite 302Marshalltown, IA 50158
Date of second publication: May 18, 2026Published in the Times - Republican May 11 and 18, 2026 L60017