Who is the trustee of the Janice M. Graham Revocable Trust?

Jennifer L. Lightbody is named as the successor trustee.

How long do I have to contest the trust?

You have until the later of four months from May 14, 2026 or 30 days after mailing to reasonably ascertainable heirs.

Where do I send a claim against the trust?

Mail proof of your claim via certified mail, return receipt requested, to Jennifer L. Lightbody at 7117 Newell St., Waterloo, IA 50703.

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Successor trustee Jennifer L. Lightbody notifies interested persons that the Janice M. Graham Revocable Trust exists after Janice Graham’s death (April 12, 2026). Creditors or challengers must act within the published contest period or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Trustee named: Jennifer L. Lightbody
Deadline to contest: four months from May 14, 2026 or 30 days from mailing
Claims must be mailed by certified mail to trustee
Failure to file timely claims or suits will bar recovery

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 14, 2026

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Published

May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Send claim to trustee
If you have a claim, mail proof by certified mail to Jennifer L. Lightbody, 7117 Newell St., Waterloo, IA 50703 by the later deadline (four months from May 14, 2026 or 30 days after mailing).
2
Consider legal challenge
If you plan to contest the trust, file suit in Black Hawk County District Court by the later deadline (four months from May 14, 2026 or 30 days after mailing).
3
Contact trustee’s attorney
For questions, contact Thomas J. Richter, Beecher Law Firm, P.C., PO Box 178, Waterloo, IA 50704 (attorney for trustee).

Frequently asked questions

Who is the trustee of the Janice M. Graham Revocable Trust?: Jennifer L. Lightbody is named as the successor trustee.
How long do I have to contest the trust?: You have until the later of four months from May 14, 2026 or 30 days after mailing to reasonably ascertainable heirs.
Where do I send a claim against the trust?: Mail proof of your claim via certified mail, return receipt requested, to Jennifer L. Lightbody at 7117 Newell St., Waterloo, IA 50703.

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Legal terms in this notice

Successor trustee: Person who takes over trust management after the original trustee dies or resigns.
Second publication: The second time the notice appears in the newspaper, used to start certain legal deadlines.
Mailing to heirs reasonably ascertainable: Sending notice to known heirs starts a separate 30‑day deadline for them.
Proof of claim: Written documentation and evidence submitted to the trustee to support a creditor’s claim.

Full Notice Text

TRUST NOTICEIN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST:Janice M. Graham Revocable Trust AgreementTo all persons regarding Janice M. Graham, deceased, who died on or about April 12, 2026. You are hereby notified that Jennifer L. Lightbody is the successor trustee of the Janice M. Graham Revocable Trust dated on April 25, 2024 and any amendments thereto. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Black Hawk County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.Dated on May 1, 2026.Janice M. Graham Revocable Trust AgreementJennifer L. Lightbody7117 Newell St. Waterloo, IA 50703(Name and address of Trustee)Thomas J. Richter, #AT0014721, Attorney for TrusteeBeecher Law Firm, P.C.PO Box 178Waterloo, IA 50704Date of second publication: May 14, 2026COL-IA-603860