What does 'no present administration of the estate' mean?

It means the court accepted the will but did not appoint an executor or open a formal probate administration now.

Probate — 4200 University Avenue, Suite 424, West Des Moines, IA (ESPR086114)

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The Polk County District Court admitted the July 31, 2013 will of Carolynn M. Blachley to probate on April 28, 2026, with no estate administration. Interested persons must file actions to contest the will by specified statutory deadlines or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate April 28, 2026
No estate administration will occur
Deadline to contest: later of four months after second publication
Or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees
Second publication date: May 17, 2026

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 17, 2026

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Published

May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Determine if you are an heir or devisee
Confirm your status under the July 31, 2013 will; if unsure, contact the estate attorney by May 17, 2026.
2
File a will contest if needed
If you intend to challenge the will, file your action in Polk County District Court by the later of four months after May 17, 2026 or one month after mailing to ascertainable heirs/devisees.
3
Contact the attorney for information
Email Steven C. Despotovich at steve@iowawillsprobate.com or call his office at Wilson Deege Despotovich Riemenschneider & Rittgers, PLC for estate details.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'no present administration of the estate' mean?: It means the court accepted the will but did not appoint an executor or open a formal probate administration now.
When is the deadline to contest this will?: You must file within the later of four months after the second publication (May 17, 2026) or one month after mailing to ascertainable heirs/devisees.
Who should I contact about the probate notice?: Contact the estate attorney, Steven C. Despotovich at Wilson Deege Despotovich Riemenschneider & Rittgers, PLC, 4200 University Avenue, Suite 424, West Des Moines, or steve@iowawillsprobate.com.

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Legal terms in this notice

Proof of will without administration: Court acceptance of a will when no executor or formal estate administration is appointed.
Devisees: People named in a will to receive property or gifts.
Second publication: The court-required second public notice date used to start certain legal deadlines.

Full Notice Text

IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Polk COUNTY
CASE NO. ESPR086114
NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carolynn M. Blachley
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Carolynn M. Blachley, who died on or about March 28, 2026:
You are hereby notified that on April 28, 2026, the last will and testament of Carolynn M. Blachley, bearing the date of July 31, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of the county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Dated on April 28, 2026
Heidi L. Blachley, Proponent
Attorney for Estate: 
Steven C. Despotovich, ICIS#: AT0002014
Wilson Deege Despotovich Riemenschneider & Rittgers, PLC
4200 University Avenue, Suite 424
West Des Moines, IA  50266
steve@iowawillsprobate.com
Date of Second Publication: May 17, 2026
May 10, 17 2026
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