Who was appointed administrator of Russell Wayne Shuey's estate?

Tracey Ellis was appointed administrator on May 8, 2026.

What is the deadline to file a creditor claim against the estate?

Claims must be filed by the later of four months after May 23, 2026 or one month from the date the notice was mailed.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File the claim with the clerk of the Iowa District Court for Appanoose County, referencing case No. ESPR017467.

Probate — 312 County Rd V5G, Ollie, IA (ESPR017467)

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Administrator Tracey Ellis was appointed for the estate of Russell Wayne Shuey (d. March 8, 2026). Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 23, 2026) or one month from mailing, or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Administrator Tracey Ellis appointed May 8, 2026
Deadline to file claims: later of Aug 23, 2026 or one month from mailing
Claims must be filed with the clerk of Appanoose County District Court
Unfiled claims are forever barred after the deadline

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 23, 2026

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Published

May 16, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Determine your status
If you are owed money by the decedent, confirm creditor status and prepare supporting documentation immediately.
2
File your claim
File a duly authenticated claim with the Appanoose County District Court clerk by the later of Aug 23, 2026 (four months after May 23, 2026) or one month from the date you received the mailed notice.
3
Contact the administrator or attorney
Contact Tracey Ellis at 312 County Rd V5G, Ollie, IA 52576 or attorney John N. Wehr, 116 E Washington, PO Box 245, Sigourney, IA 52591 for questions about claims.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of Russell Wayne Shuey's estate?: Tracey Ellis was appointed administrator on May 8, 2026.
What is the deadline to file a creditor claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed by the later of four months after May 23, 2026 or one month from the date the notice was mailed.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File the claim with the clerk of the Iowa District Court for Appanoose County, referencing case No. ESPR017467.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage the estate when there is no executor named.
Second publication: The final public notice date; the four-month claim period runs from this date.
Forever barred: A claim that is permanently invalid and cannot be paid from the estate.
Duly authenticated: A claim submitted with proper supporting documents and verification required by law.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR APPANOOSE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL WAYNE SHUEY, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR017467 
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Russell Wayne Shuey, Deceased, who died on or about March 8, 2026:
You are hereby notified that on May 8, 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.
Dated on May 11, 2026.

Tracey Ellis, 
Administrator of the Estate
312 County Rd V5G
Ollie, IA 52576

John N. Wehr, 
ICIS#: 0008299
Attorney for the Administrator
John N. Wehr, Attorney at
Law
116 E Washington
PO Box 245
Sigourney, IA 52591

Date of second publication
May 23, 2026.
Probate Code Section 230