Who was appointed administrator of the estate?

Jagger R Copley was appointed administrator of Deecort Randolph Hammitt’s estate on May 6, 2026.

What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?

Claims must be filed 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 claims with the clerk of the Marshall County District Court, as stated in the notice.

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

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An administrator was appointed for the estate of Deecort Randolph Hammitt (died March 25, 2026). Creditors must timely file claims with the Marshall County District Court or have their claims forever barred after specified deadlines.

Key Takeaways

Administrator appointed May 6, 2026
Deceased: Deecort Randolph Hammitt (died March 25, 2026)
File claims by later of four months after May 18, 2026 or one month after mailing
Claims not timely filed will be forever barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 18, 2026

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Published

May 18, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Prepare and authenticate your claim
Gather documentation of the debt and any supporting evidence so the claim is duly authenticated before filing.
2
File with Marshall County District Court
Submit your claim to the clerk of the above-named court by the later of four months after May 18, 2026 or one month after mailing.
3
Contact the administrator or attorney
Reach out to Jagger R Copley (administrator) at the Cedar Rapids address or attorney Ian J. Buchwald at Moore, McKibben, Goodman & Lorenz, LLP, 26 S 1st Ave, Suite 302, Marshalltown, IA for questions.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of the estate?: Jagger R Copley was appointed administrator of Deecort Randolph Hammitt’s estate on May 6, 2026.
What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?: Claims must be filed 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 claims with the clerk of the Marshall County District Court, as stated in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle the deceased person's estate.
Claims: Debts or demands creditors assert against the estate for payment from estate assets.
Duly authenticated: Properly documented and supported with required evidence or signatures.
Forever barred: Legal cutoff meaning the claim cannot be paid or enforced after the deadline.

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