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May 12, 2026 Probate: Waverly, IA | Iowa | NoticeRegistry

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Probate — Waverly (ESPR004991)

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Notice that Richard A. Bell's February 20, 2020 will was admitted to probate April 28, 2026, and Andrew E. Bell was appointed executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to challenge the will or present claims against the estate.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 28, 2026
Andrew E. Bell appointed executor
Challenge deadline: four months after second publication or one month after mailing
Creditors must present claims within statutory timeframes

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Waverly
Case #: ESPR004991

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If you don't respond

If you do not challenge the will within four months after second publication or one month after mailing to heirs, you lose the right to set aside the will; creditors who fail to file timely claims may be barred from recovery.

What to do next

1
Determine if you are an heir or creditor
If you believe you are an heir or have a claim, confirm your status and contact the executor, Andrew E. Bell, promptly.
2
File a challenge or claim
To contest the will or present a creditor claim, file the appropriate action in Bremer County District Court by the deadline (four months after second publication or one month after mailing).
3
Seek legal advice
Consult a probate attorney immediately to assess rights and deadlines—statutory time limits are strict.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Richard A. Bell's estate?: Andrew E. Bell was appointed executor by the Bremer County District Court.
When was the will admitted to probate?: The will was admitted to probate on April 28, 2026.
How long do I have to challenge the will?: You must bring an action within the later of four months after the second publication or one month after mailing to heirs.

The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.

Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and carry out the will's instructions.
Admitted to probate: Court formally recognizes the will as valid and authorizes estate administration.
Set aside the will: Legal action to invalidate the will, potentially restoring other inheritance rights.

Full Notice Text

Public NoticeTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR BREMER COUNTYCASE NO. ESPR004991NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSIN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OFRICHARD A. BELL, DeceasedTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of Richard A. Bell, De-ceased, who died on or aboutMarch 14, 2026:You are hereby notified that onApril 28, 2026, the Last Will andTestament of Richard A. Bell, de-ceased, bearing date of February20, 2020, was admitted to probatein the above-named court and thatAndrew E. Bell was appointed Ex-ecutor of the estate. Any action toset aside the will must be broughtin the district court of said coun-ty within the later to occur of fourmonths from the date of the sec-ond publication of this notice orone month from the date of mail-ing of this notice to all heirs of thedecedent and

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