Who was appointed executor of Jay L. Uthoff's estate?

Kathryn A. Uthoff was appointed executor on February 6, 2026.

How long do I have to contest the will?

You must bring an action within the later of four months from the second publication or one month from mailing to heirs and devisees.

How do creditors make a claim against the estate?

Creditors should present claims to the executor within the statutory deadlines stated in the notice.

Probate — Winneshiek (ESPR 016470)

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Court admitted the January 30, 1997 will of Jay L. Uthoff to probate and appointed Kathryn A. Uthoff as executor. Creditors and interested persons have limited time to contest the will or make claims against the estate.

Key Takeaways

Will of Jay L. Uthoff admitted to probate on Feb 6, 2026
Kathryn A. Uthoff appointed executor
Contest period: later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing
Creditors must present claims within statutory timeframes

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Winneshiek
Case #: ESPR 016470

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If you don't respond

If you do not file an action to set aside the will within the later of four months from the second publication date or one month from mailing, you lose the right to contest the will; creditors who fail to present claims may be barred from recovery.

What to do next

1
Verify publication dates
Check the date of the second publication to calculate the four-month contest deadline.
2
Contact the executor
Reach out to Kathryn A. Uthoff to present claims or request estate information; contact details may be in court records.
3
Consult an attorney
If you intend to contest the will, consult probate counsel immediately to meet the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Jay L. Uthoff's estate?: Kathryn A. Uthoff was appointed executor on February 6, 2026.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must bring an action within the later of four months from the second publication or one month from mailing to heirs and devisees.
How do creditors make a claim against the estate?: Creditors should present claims to the executor within the statutory deadlines stated in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

probate: Court process that proves a will and oversees distribution of a deceased person's estate.
executor: Person appointed to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets per the will.
devisees: People or entities named in a will to receive property or assets.

Full Notice Text

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTFOR WINNESHIEK COUNTYIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFJAY L. UTHOFF,DECEASEDPROBATE NO. ESPR 016470NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OFAPPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR ANDNOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estate ofJay L. Uthoff, Deceased, who died on orabout December 23, 2025:YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that onthe 6th day of February, 2026, the Last Willand Testament of Jay L. Uthoff, deceased,bearing date of January 30, 1997, was admit-ted to probate in the above-named Court andthat Kathryn A. Uthoff was appointed execu-tor of the estate. Any action to set aside theWill must be brought in the district court ofsaid county within the later to occur of fourmonths from the date of the second publica-tion of this notice or one month from the dateof mailing of this notice to all heirs of the de-cedent and devisees under the Will

Related Notices

Notice

DateCategoryCity

The will of Jay L. Uthoff, who died around December 23, 2025, was admitted to probate on February 6, 2026, and Kathryn A. Uthoff was appointed executor; interested parties have limited time to contest the will.

May 21, 2026ProbateWinneshiek

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.

May 14, 2026ProbateWinneshiek