Who can contest the revocable trust of Michael L. Secory?

Anyone with legal standing such as heirs or interested parties may contest, but must file in Cerro Gordo County District Court within the deadlines stated.

What are the deadlines to contest this trust?

You must file within the later of four months from the second publication of this notice or thirty days from when the notice was mailed to you.

Where must I file a suit to contest the trust?

File your lawsuit in the District Court of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

May 14, 2026 Probate: Mason City, IA

The will of Donald Allan Prestholt was admitted to probate and Jenifer Leann Harrison was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines or be forever barred; heirs have limited time to contest the will.

May 19, 2026ProbateMason City

The will of Sandra Edith Chute was admitted to probate in Hancock County; Christopher D. Chute appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be forever barred, and heirs may have a limited time to contest the will.

May 16, 2026ProbateMason City

The District Court admitted the March 8, 2017 will of Carol Ann McLaughlin to probate and appointed Glen P. McLaughlin as executor; creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be barred.

May 16, 2026ProbateMason City

The Last Will and Testament of Ellen M. Jandebeur was admitted to probate in Cerro Gordo County on May 7, 2026, and Brent A. Jandebeur was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to contest the will or make claims against the estate.

May 14, 2026ProbateMason City

The District Court for Cerro Gordo County admitted Michael L. Secory’s December 12, 2007 will to probate on April 29, 2026, with no estate administration. Interested parties have limited time to challenge the will or present claims against the estate.

May 14, 2026ProbateMason City

The Last Will and Testament of Joyce M. Pavek was admitted to probate March 31, 2026, and Mary K. Ferleman was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 21, 2026) or one month after mailing.

May 14, 2026ProbateMason City

The court admitted Lloyd R. Van Horn’s will to probate on April 29, 2026, with no administration appointed. Interested persons have limited time to challenge the will—deadlines begin from the second publication (May 19, 2026) or from mailing to heirs.

May 12, 2026ProbateMason City

This notice informs interested persons that Lloyd R. Van Horn died on or about April 18, 2026, and trustees for his revocable trust are named. Claims or contests must be filed by specified deadlines or they will be forever barred.

May 12, 2026ProbateMason City

The Iowa District Court admitted the December 22, 2025 will of Donald Allan Prestholt to probate and appointed Jenifer Leann Harrison as executor. Creditors must file claims by the statutory deadline or be forever barred; heirs have limited time to contest the will.

May 12, 2026ProbateMason City

The will of Sandra Edith Chute was admitted to probate in Hancock County on April 24, 2026, and Christopher D. Chute was appointed executor; creditors must file claims by the stated deadlines or be barred.

May 9, 2026ProbateMason City

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The will of Donald Allan Prestholt was admitted to probate and Jenifer Leann Harrison was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines or be forever barred; heirs have limited time to contest the will.

The will of Sandra Edith Chute was admitted to probate in Hancock County; Christopher D. Chute appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be forever barred, and heirs may have a limited time to contest the will.

The District Court admitted the March 8, 2017 will of Carol Ann McLaughlin to probate and appointed Glen P. McLaughlin as executor; creditors must file claims by specified deadlines or be barred.

The Last Will and Testament of Ellen M. Jandebeur was admitted to probate in Cerro Gordo County on May 7, 2026, and Brent A. Jandebeur was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to contest the will or make claims against the estate.

The District Court for Cerro Gordo County admitted Michael L. Secory’s December 12, 2007 will to probate on April 29, 2026, with no estate administration. Interested parties have limited time to challenge the will or present claims against the estate.

The Last Will and Testament of Joyce M. Pavek was admitted to probate March 31, 2026, and Mary K. Ferleman was appointed executor. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 21, 2026) or one month after mailing.

The court admitted Lloyd R. Van Horn’s will to probate on April 29, 2026, with no administration appointed. Interested persons have limited time to challenge the will—deadlines begin from the second publication (May 19, 2026) or from mailing to heirs.

This notice informs interested persons that Lloyd R. Van Horn died on or about April 18, 2026, and trustees for his revocable trust are named. Claims or contests must be filed by specified deadlines or they will be forever barred.

The Iowa District Court admitted the December 22, 2025 will of Donald Allan Prestholt to probate and appointed Jenifer Leann Harrison as executor. Creditors must file claims by the statutory deadline or be forever barred; heirs have limited time to contest the will.

The will of Sandra Edith Chute was admitted to probate in Hancock County on April 24, 2026, and Christopher D. Chute was appointed executor; creditors must file claims by the stated deadlines or be barred.

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