Who was appointed administrator of the estate?

Bonnie S. Merritts was appointed administrator on May 1, 2026.

When is the deadline to file claims against the estate?

Claims must be filed by the later of four months from the second publication (May 20, 2026) or one month from mailing of the notice.

Where do I file a claim against the estate?

File claims with the clerk of the Cedar County District Court, as directed in the notice.

Probate — 2239 290th Street, Wilton, IA (ESPR 019976)

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Intestate

Affects:CreditorsHeirs

This notice informs creditors and interested persons that Bonnie S. Merritts was appointed administrator of Mark S. Meier’s estate on May 1, 2026, and sets a deadline for filing claims against the estate to avoid them being forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Administrator appointed May 1, 2026
Claims must be filed within four months of 2nd publication
Alternatively one month from mailing of this notice
Claims not timely filed will be forever barred

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Probate
City: Wilton
Address: 2239 290th Street, Wilton, IA

Case #

ESPR 019976

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not file a duly authenticated claim by the later of four months after second publication (May 20, 2026) or one month after mailing, the claim will be forever barred.

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim
Gather documentation and prepare a duly authenticated claim showing the amount and basis, to file with the Cedar County District Court.
2
File before the deadline
File the claim with the court by the later of four months after second publication (May 20, 2026) or one month after mailing to avoid being forever barred.
3
Contact the administrator or attorney
Contact Bonnie S. Merritts at 2239 290th Street, Wilton, IA or attorney Katie Reidy Abel at Beine & Abel Law Firm, PLC, 419 Cedar Street, Tipton, IA for questions.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed administrator of the estate?: Bonnie S. Merritts was appointed administrator on May 1, 2026.
When is the deadline to file claims against the estate?: Claims must be filed by the later of four months from the second publication (May 20, 2026) or one month from mailing of the notice.
Where do I file a claim against the estate?: File claims with the clerk of the Cedar County District Court, as directed in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle an estate when there is no executor named.
duly authenticated: Documents properly verified or supported with required proof before the court.
forever barred: Legal consequence where a claim cannot be later enforced or paid from the estate.

Full Notice Text

Legal Notice THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CEDAR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARK S. MEIER, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR 019976 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Mark S. Meier, Deceased, who died on or about April 23, 2026:You are hereby notified that on May 1, 2026, 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 abovenamed 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 April 30, 2026. Bonnie S. Merritts, Administrator of the Estate 2239 290th Street Wilton, IA 52778 Katie Reidy Abel, ICIS#:AT0013275 Attorney for the Administrator Beine & Abel Law Firm, PLC 419 Cedar Street PO Box 270 Tipton, IA 52772 Date of second publication:May 20, 2026 (Date to be inserted by the publisher) Probate Code Section 230 C 19-20