Who was appointed administrator of the estate?

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

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File a duly authenticated claim with the Clerk of the Cerro Gordo County District Court.

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

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Intestate

Affects:CreditorsHeirs

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.

Key Takeaways

Administrator Eric J. Thomsen appointed April 6, 2026
Decedent: Robert R. Speakar, died March 22, 2026
Creditors must file claims by deadline to avoid being barred
Claims must be filed with the Cerro Gordo District Court clerk

Published: May 19, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Probate
City: Muscatine
Address: 2447 Sunflower Ridge, Muscatine, Iowa

Case #

ESPR032466

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not file a properly authenticated claim by the later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing, the claim is forever barred.

What to do next

1
Creditors prepare and file claim
Prepare a duly authenticated claim and file it with the Cerro Gordo County District Court clerk by the later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing.
2
Contact the Administrator
Send payment inquiries or submit debts to Eric J. Thomsen at 2447 Sunflower Ridge, Muscatine, IA 52761.
3
Consult the administrator's attorney
Contact Gary J. Schmit at Phelan Tucker Law LLP, 321 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52244 for legal questions.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of the estate?: Eric J. Thomsen was appointed Administrator on April 6, 2026.
What is the deadline for filing creditor claims?: Claims must be filed by the later of four months from second publication or one month from the date this notice was mailed.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File a duly authenticated claim with the Clerk of the Cerro Gordo County District Court.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage a deceased person's estate when no executor is named.
Claim: A creditor's formal demand for payment from the deceased person's estate.
Forever barred: Legal phrase meaning the claim cannot be paid or enforced after the deadline.

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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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.

May 12, 2026ProbateMuscatine

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