What is the deadline to contest Dean R. Abbott’s will?

You must file to set aside the will within the later of four months from the notice's second publication or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees.

Who is the executor of the estate?

Alice M. Abbott was appointed executor by the Winneshiek County District Court.

How do creditors make a claim against the estate?

Creditors should file a claim in Winneshiek County Probate Court within the statutory deadlines described in the notice.

Probate — Winneshiek (ESPR016492)

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This notice informs interested persons that Dean R. Abbott’s will (dated August 14, 2020) was admitted to probate in Winneshiek County and Alice M. Abbott was appointed executor. Creditors and heirs have limited time to contest the will or make claims.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on April 23, 2026
Alice M. Abbott appointed executor
Contest period: later of 4 months from second publication or 1 month from mailing
Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Winneshiek
Case #: ESPR016492

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If you don't respond

If you do not contest the will within the later of four months from the second publication date or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees, you will likely lose the right to challenge the will; creditors may be barred from claims if they fail to file timely.

What to do next

1
Confirm publication dates
Check the date of the second publication to calculate the four-month contest deadline.
2
Contact the executor
Reach out to Alice M. Abbott (executor) promptly to notify of any claims or concerns.
3
File paperwork if contesting
If you intend to contest, file a petition in Winneshiek County District Court before the applicable deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to contest Dean R. Abbott’s will?: You must file to set aside the will within the later of four months from the notice's second publication or one month from mailing to heirs/devisees.
Who is the executor of the estate?: Alice M. Abbott was appointed executor by the Winneshiek County District Court.
How do creditors make a claim against the estate?: Creditors should file a claim in Winneshiek County Probate Court within the statutory deadlines described in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

Executor: Person appointed to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets per the will.
Probate: Court process confirming a will and supervising distribution of a deceased person's estate.
Devisees: People named in a will to receive real property or gifts.

Full Notice Text

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR WINNESHIEK COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFDEAN R. ABBOTT,DECEASEDPROBATE NO. ESPR 016492NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OFAPPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, ANDNOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estate ofDEAN R. ABBOTT, Deceased, who died onor about October 14, 2025:You are hereby notified that on the April23, 2026, the Last Will and Testament ofDEAN R. ABBOTT, deceased, bearing dateof August 14, 2020, was admitted to probatein the above-named court and that Alice M.Abbott was appointed Executor of the estate.Any action to set aside the will must bebrought in the district court of said countywithin the later to occur of four months fromthe date of the second publication of this no-tice or one month from the date of mailing ofthis notice to all heirs of the decedent and de-visees under the will whose identities

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