Who are the appointed executors of Maxine Bettin's estate?

Michael Bettin and Patrick Bettin have been appointed as executors.

How long do I have to contest the will?

You have the later of four months from the second publication or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees to bring an action.

What should creditors do to make a claim?

Creditors should file their claims in Sac County District Court within the statutory time frame stated in the notice.

Probate — Sac City (ESPR 015566)

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Will

Affects:HeirsCreditors

The District Court of Sac County probated the will of Maxine Bettin on April 28, 2026, appointing Michael and Patrick Bettin as executors. Creditors and interested persons have set time limits to contest the will or file claims against the estate.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 28, 2026
Michael Bettin and Patrick Bettin named executors
Deadline to contest: later of four months after second publication or one month after mailing
Creditors must file claims within the statutory time frame

Published: May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Sac City
Case #: ESPR 015566

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If you don't respond

If you fail to contest the will within the later of four months after the second publication or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees, you lose the right to set aside the will; creditors may be barred from recovering from the estate if they do not file timely claims.

What to do next

1
Verify receipt of mailed notice
If you are an heir or devisee, confirm when the notice was mailed to you to determine your one-month contest deadline.
2
Consult an attorney to evaluate contesting the will
Contact a probate attorney before the later of four months after the second publication or one month after mailing to assess grounds and file timely court action.
3
Creditors file claims
If you are a creditor, prepare and file your claim in Sac County District Court before the statutory deadline stated in the notice.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the appointed executors of Maxine Bettin's estate?: Michael Bettin and Patrick Bettin have been appointed as executors.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You have the later of four months from the second publication or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees to bring an action.
What should creditors do to make a claim?: Creditors should file their claims in Sac County District Court within the statutory time frame stated in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

Probate: Court process validating a will and supervising distribution of a deceased person's assets.
Executor: Person appointed to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets per the will.
Devisee: A person named in a will to receive real property or assets.

Full Notice Text

ProbateTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FORSAC COUNTYCase No. ESPR 015566NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENTOF EXECUTORS, ANDNOTICE TO CREDITORSIN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OFMAXINE BETTIN, Deceased	 To All Persons Interested in the Estateof Maxine Bettin, Deceased, who died onor about April 11,2026	 You are hereby notified that on April28, 2026 the Last Will and Testament ofMaxine Bettin, deceased, bearing date ofJuly 17, 2025 was admitted to probate inthe above named court and that MichaelBettin and Patrick Bettin have beenappointed Executors of this estate. Anyaction to set aside the will must be broughtin the district court of said county withinthe later to occur of four months from thedate of the second publication of this noticeor one month from the date of mailing ofthis notice to all heirs of the decedent anddevisees under t

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The District Court of Sac County admitted the will of Maxine Bettin (died about April 11, 2026) to probate and appointed Michael Bettin and Patrick Bettin as executors. Creditors and interested persons must act within statutory deadlines to challenge the will or make claims.

May 7, 2026ProbateSac

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