Who is the executor of Rhonda L. Petsche's estate?

Kathryn T. James was appointed executor on April 27, 2026.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File a duly authenticated claim with the clerk of the Black Hawk County District Court as provided by law.

Probate — 514 Main Street, Reinbeck, IA (ESPR066363)

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The will of Rhonda L. Petsche, who died on or about September 26, 2025, was admitted to probate April 27, 2026; Kathryn T. James is appointed executor and creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 27, 2026
Kathryn T. James appointed executor
Deadline: later of four months from 2nd publication (May 12, 2026) or one month from mailing
Creditors must file authenticated claims or be forever barred
Persons indebted to estate should pay the executor immediately

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 12, 2026

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Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Reinbeck
Address: 514 Main Street, Reinbeck, IA
Case #: ESPR066363

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If you don't respond

If you fail to file a claim by the later of four months from the second publication (May 12, 2026) or one month from mailing to known heirs/devisees, your claim will be forever barred.

What to do next

1
Creditors: prepare and file claim
Compile supporting documents and file a duly authenticated claim with the Black Hawk County District Court by the later of four months from May 12, 2026 or one month from mailing.
2
Persons owing the estate: make payment
Contact Executor Kathryn T. James to arrange immediate payment; executor represented by Rickert, Wessel & Allen, 514 Main Street, Reinbeck, IA.
3
Heirs/devisees: watch for mailed notice
If you were mailed notice, note you have one month from mailing to act to set aside the will or bring claims as described.

Frequently asked questions

How long do creditors have to file claims against this estate?: Creditors must file by the later of four months from the second publication (May 12, 2026) or one month from mailing to known heirs; otherwise claims are barred.
Who is the executor of Rhonda L. Petsche's estate?: Kathryn T. James was appointed executor on April 27, 2026.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File a duly authenticated claim with the clerk of the Black Hawk County District Court as provided by law.

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Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to manage and settle the deceased's estate according to the will.
Devisee: Someone named in a will to receive real property or other gifts.
Authenticate(d) claim: A claim submitted with required documents proving its validity to the court.
Set aside the will: A court action seeking to invalidate the will for legal reasons.

Full Notice Text

Rhonda L. PetscheTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Black Hawk COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OFRhonda L. Petsche, Deceased
CASE NO. ESPR066363
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OFAPPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR,AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Rhonda L. Petsche, Deceased, who died on or about September 26, 2025:
You are hereby notified that on April 27, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Rhonda L. Petsche, deceased, bearing date of August 5, 2021 , was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Kathryn T. James was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.Notice is further 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 mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated April 28, 2026.
Kathryn T. James, Executor of Estate
Erika L. Allen, ICIS#: AT0000408Attorney for ExecutorRickert, Wessel & Allen514 Main StreetP.O. Box 193Reinbeck, IA 50669
Date of second publication 05/12/2026COL-IA-603851