Probate — Waverly (ESPR004954)
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The District Court of Bremer County admitted the June 7, 2017 will of Dorothy M. Rhea to probate and appointed Mark Rhea and Jane Axt as executors. Creditors and others must act by specific deadlines to challenge the will or make claims.
Key Takeaways
- Will of Dorothy M. Rhea admitted to probate on Jan 6, 2026
- Mark Rhea and Jane Axt appointed executors
- Deadline to challenge will: later of four months from second publication or one month after mailing
- Creditors must present claims according to statutory deadlines
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Waverly
- Case #
- ESPR004954
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If you don't respond
If you do not bring an action to set aside the will within the later of four months from the second publication or one month from mailing to heirs, you will lose the legal right to challenge the will. Creditors who fail to present claims by required deadlines may be barred from recovery.
What to do next
- 1
Determine if you are an interested party
If you believe you are an heir or creditor, verify your status promptly to preserve rights under the deadlines.
- 2
File a challenge if needed
To set aside the will, file an action in Bremer County District Court within the later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing.
- 3
Present creditor claims
Creditors should submit claims according to Iowa law and contact the executors (Mark Rhea or Jane Axt) or the court for claim procedures.
Frequently asked questions
- What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate?
- It means the court has recognized the will as valid and authorized estate administration under its terms.
- Who are the executors and what can they do?
- Mark Rhea and Jane Axt are appointed executors; they manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets.
- How long do I have to challenge the will?
- You must act within the later of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from mailing to heirs.
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Legal terms in this notice
- admitted to probate
- Court formally recognizes a will as valid so the estate can be administered.
- executor
- Person appointed to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets under the will.
- set aside the will
- Legal action to invalidate the will, claiming it is void for reasons like fraud or incapacity.
Full Notice Text
Public NoticeTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR BREMER COUNTYCASE NO. ESPR004954NOTICE OF PROBATE OFWILL, OF APPOINTMENT OFEXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TOCREDITORSIN THE MATTER OFTHE ESTATE OFDOROTHY M. RHEA, DeceasedTo All Persons Interested in theEstate of DOROTHY M. RHEA,Deceased, who died on or aboutDecember 29, 2025:You are hereby notified that onJanuary 6, 2026, the Last Willand Testament of DOROTHY M.RHEA, deceased, bearing dateof June 7, 2017, was admitted toprobate in the above-named courtand that MARK RHEA and JANEAXT have been appointed Exec-utors 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 the