Who was appointed administrator of the estate?

John S. Pieters, Jr. was appointed administrator on April 7, 2026.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File your authenticated claim with the clerk of the district court named in the notice.

Probate — 3356 Kimball Ave.; Ste. 10, Waterloo, IA (ESPR066340)

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Intestate

Affects:CreditorsHeirs

This notice informs interested persons that John S. Pieters, Jr. was appointed administrator of the estate of Roger R. Schmidt (d. March 27, 2026). Creditors must file claims by the later of four months after second publication (May 14, 2026) or one month after mailing.

Key Takeaways

Administrator appointed April 7, 2026
Decedent: Roger R. Schmidt (d. March 27, 2026)
Deadline: later of four months from 5/14/26 or one month from mailing
Claims must be filed with the district court clerk
Unfiled claims will be forever barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 14, 2026

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Published

May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Determine if you have a valid claim
Review any debts owed by the decedent and gather documentation before the filing deadline (later of 4 months from 5/14/26 or one month from mailing).
2
File your claim with the court
Submit a duly authenticated claim to the clerk of the district court by the stated deadline to avoid being barred.
3
Contact the administrator or attorney
Reach out to Attorney John S. Pieters, Jr. at Pieters & Pieters, 3356 Kimball Ave., Ste. 10, Waterloo, IA 50702 for questions about claims.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of the estate?: John S. Pieters, Jr. was appointed administrator on April 7, 2026.
What is the filing deadline for creditor claims?: Claims must be filed by the later of four months after the second publication (May 14, 2026) or one month from the mailing of this notice.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File your authenticated claim with the clerk of the district court named in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage a deceased person's estate when there's no executor named.
claims barred: A creditor's right to collect is permanently lost if they miss the statutory filing deadline.
second publication: The second time the notice appears in the newspaper, starting the statutory publication clock.

Full Notice Text

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFROGER R. SCHMIDT, DeceasedCASE NO. ESPR066340NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estate of Roger R. Schmidt, Deceased, who died on or about March 27, 2026:You are hereby notified that on April 7, 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 April 29, 2026.John S. Pieters, Jr., ICIS#: AT0006223 Attorney for the Administrator PIETERS & PIETERS LAW OFFICES 3356 Kimball Ave.; Ste. 10 Waterloo, IA 50702Date of second publication 5/14/26Probate Code Section 230COL-IA-603858