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

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

When did Jay L. Uthoff die?

The notice states he died on or about December 23, 2025.

How long do I have to contest the will?

You must file in Winneshiek County District Court by the later of four months after the notice's second publication or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees.

Probate — Winneshiek (ESPR016470)

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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.

Key Takeaways

Will admitted to probate on February 6, 2026
Kathryn A. Uthoff appointed executor
Decedent died on or about December 23, 2025
Deadline to contest: later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing
Contests must be filed in Winneshiek County District Court

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Probate
City: Winneshiek
Case #: ESPR016470

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If you don't respond

If you do not file an action to set aside the will by the later of four months after the second publication of this notice or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees, you lose the right to contest the will.

What to do next

1
Confirm your status
Determine whether you are an heir or devisee and whether you received mailed notice.
2
Note contest deadline
Calculate the deadline: later of four months from second publication or one month from mailing; prepare filings accordingly.
3
Contact the court
File any contest or request information at the Winneshiek County District Court referencing Probate No. ESPR016470.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed executor of Jay L. Uthoff's estate?: Kathryn A. Uthoff was appointed executor of the estate on February 6, 2026.
When did Jay L. Uthoff die?: The notice states he died on or about December 23, 2025.
How long do I have to contest the will?: You must file in Winneshiek County District Court by the later of four months after the notice's second publication or one month after mailing to heirs/devisees.

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Legal terms in this notice

executor: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and carry out the will's instructions.
devisees: People who are named in a will to receive property or assets.
admitted to probate: Court officially recognizes a will as valid and begins estate administration.

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

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.

May 14, 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