Who was appointed administrator of the estate?

Tina Austin was appointed administrator on December 1, 2025.

Where do I file a claim for the estate?

File claims with the clerk of the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County under case ESPR066146.

Probate — 620 Lafayette St, Ste. 300, Waterloo, IA (ESPR066146)

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Intestate

Affects:CreditorsHeirs

This notice informs creditors and interested persons that Tina Austin was appointed administrator of Carolyn B. Austin's estate and that creditors must file claims by specific deadlines or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Tina Austin appointed estate administrator on Dec 1, 2025
File claims with the court or notify administrator
Deadline: 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 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and file your claim
Gather documentation and file your authenticated claim with the Black Hawk County District Court before the later of four months after May 21, 2026 or one month from mailing.
2
Contact the administrator
Send payment requests or inquiries to Tina Austin, PO Box 503, Waterloo, IA 50704.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
If you have questions about claim validity or deadlines, contact the attorney at Beecher, Field, Walker, Morris, Hoffman & Johnson, P.C., 620 Lafayette St, Ste. 300, Waterloo, IA.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of the estate?: Tina Austin was appointed administrator on December 1, 2025.
What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed by the later of four months after the second publication (May 21, 2026) or one month from mailing of this notice.
Where do I file a claim for the estate?: File claims with the clerk of the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County under case ESPR066146.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator: Person appointed to manage the estate when there is no executor named in a will.
Claims barred: A creditor's right to payment is permanently lost if a claim isn't timely filed.
Second publication: The second public notice date in a required sequence of notices; here May 21, 2026.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Black Hawk COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OFCarolyn B. Austin, Deceased
CASE NO. ESPR066146
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Carolyn B. Austin, Deceased, who died on or about May 27, 2025:
You are hereby notified that on December 1, 2025, 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 6, 2026.____________________________________Tina Austin, Administrator of the EstatePO Box 503Waterloo, IA 50704
Hugh M Field, ICIS#: __________Attorney for the AdministratorBeecher, Field, Walker, Morris, Hoffman & Johnson, P.C.620 Lafayette St, Ste. 300Waterloo, IA 50703
Date of second publication 05/21/2026
Probate Code Section 230COL-IA-603877