Who is the administrator of William C. Johnson's estate?

Betsy K. Johnson was appointed administrator on April 3, 2026.

When did William C. Johnson die?

He died on or about March 12, 2026.

Probate — 517 Buckley St., Sloan, Iowa (ESPR057904)

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Intestate

Affects:CreditorsHeirs

This notice informs creditors and interested persons that Betsy K. Johnson was appointed administrator of William C. Johnson's estate (deceased March 12, 2026) and that claims must be filed by the court deadlines or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Administrator appointed April 3, 2026
Decedent died on or about March 12, 2026
File claims by the later of four months after second publication or one month after mailing
Second publication date: May 21, 2026

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 21, 2026

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
File a claim if owed money
Creditors should file a duly authenticated claim with the Woodbury County District Court clerk by the later of four months from May 21, 2026 or one month from mailing.
2
Contact the administrator
Reach out to Betsy K. Johnson at 517 Buckley St., Sloan, IA 51055 for questions or to arrange payment.
3
Contact attorney for estate
Contact Dale B. Smith, PO Box AC, 423 Evans St., Sloan, IA 51055 for legal information about filing claims.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the administrator of William C. Johnson's estate?: Betsy K. Johnson was appointed administrator on April 3, 2026.
When did William C. Johnson die?: He died on or about March 12, 2026.
By what date must creditors file claims?: Claims must be filed by the later of four months from second publication (May 21, 2026) or one month from mailing of the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle the deceased's estate when no executor is named.
Claims against the estate: Debts or demands creditors must file with the court to be paid from estate assets.
Forever barred: A claim that is permanently prevented from being paid because it was not timely filed.

Full Notice Text

ESTATE NOTICE RE:WILLIAM C. JOHNSON IOWA distrICT COURT FOR WooDBURY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. JOHNSON Deceased. Case No. ESPR057904 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM C. JOHNSON Deceased, who died on or about March 12, 2026:You are hereby notified that on April 3, 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 April 24, 2026. Betsy Betsy K. Johnson Johnson Administrator Administrator of of the Estate Estate 517 517 Buckley Buckley St. St. Sloan, Sloan, Iowa Iowa 51055 51055 Dale B. Smith Attorney for the Administrator PO Box AC 423 Evans St. Sloan, lowa 51055 Date of second publication:21st day of May, 2026. (#419950)