Who was appointed administrator of the estate?

Eric J. Thomsen was appointed administrator on April 6, 2026.

When did Robert R. Speakar die?

He died on or about March 22, 2026.

How do creditors file a claim against the estate?

Creditors must file a duly authenticated claim with the Clerk of the Cerro Gordo County District Court for allowance.

Probate — 2447 Sunflower Ridge, Muscatine, IA (ESPR032466)

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The court appointed Eric J. Thomsen as administrator of Robert R. Speakar’s estate on April 6, 2026. Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication or one month from mailing, or their claims are barred.

Key Takeaways

Administrator appointed April 6, 2026: Eric J. Thomsen
Death date: on or about March 22, 2026
File claims by the later of four months after second publication
Or file within one month of the date this notice was mailed
Claims not timely filed will be forever barred

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Muscatine
Address: 2447 Sunflower Ridge, Muscatine, IA

Case #

ESPR032466

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not file a claim by the later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing this notice, the claim is forever barred and cannot be paid from the estate.

What to do next

1
Determine filing deadline
Calculate the later of four months from the notice's second publication or one month from the date you received this notice; act before that date.
2
Prepare and file your claim
Submit a duly authenticated claim to the Clerk of the Cerro Gordo County District Court for allowance before the deadline.
3
Contact the administrator or attorney
Contact Eric J. Thomsen at 2447 Sunflower Ridge, Muscatine, IA or attorney Gary J. Schmit at Phelan Tucker Law LLP, Iowa City, for questions.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of the estate?: Eric J. Thomsen was appointed administrator on April 6, 2026.
When did Robert R. Speakar die?: He died on or about March 22, 2026.
How do creditors file a claim against the estate?: Creditors must file a duly authenticated claim with the Clerk of the Cerro Gordo County District Court for allowance.
What happens if I miss the filing deadline?: If not filed by the later of four months after second publication or one month from mailing, the claim is forever barred.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle the estate when no executor is named.
Claim: A creditor's demand for payment from the deceased person's estate.
Forever barred: A claim that cannot be legally enforced or paid because the filing deadline was missed.

Full Notice Text

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF IOWAIN AND FOR CERRO GORDO COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT R. SPEAKARProbate No. ESPR032466NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo all persons interested in the Estate of Robert R. Speakar, Deceased, who died on or about March 22, 2026:You are hereby notified that on April 6, 2026, the undersigned was appointed as the 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 second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.DATED this 7th day of May, 2026.
Eric J. Thomsen(Administrator of Estate)2447 Sunflower RidgeMuscatine, Iowa 52761
Gary J. SchmitAttorney for AdministratorPhelan Tucker Law LLP321 East Market StreetP. O. Box 2150Iowa City, Iowa 52244-2150COL-IA-701516

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Notice

DateCategoryCity

The court appointed Eric J. Thomsen as Administrator of the estate of Robert R. Speakar (died March 22, 2026). Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication or one month after mailing, or be forever barred.

May 19, 2026ProbateMuscatine

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