Claims deadline
Creditor claim period
Claims are barred unless filed by the later of 4 months from second publication of notice or 1 month from mailed notice.
Iowa Code Secs. 633.304, 633.410.
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027
Iowa · Probate administration
Iowa Probate Creditor Deadlines and Small-Estate Rules
Claims are barred unless filed by the later of 4 months from second publication of notice or 1 month from mailed notice.
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Three administration rules to check first
Creditor timing, notice procedure, and simplified-estate eligibility are state-specific. These source-linked rules are a starting point for the administration plan.
Procedure threshold
Small-estate procedure
Iowa small-estate administration is available up to $200,000; separate personal-property affidavit procedure is available up to $50,000.
Iowa Code chs. 633, 635.
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027
Publication and service
Notice to creditors
Notice to creditors is published, and the statutory claim bar runs from the second publication; known creditors receive mailed notice.
Iowa Code Sec. 633.304.
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027
What changes the answer
The statewide rule is the starting point
- Date and type of appointmentLetters, qualification, and the form of administration can change the trigger.
- Known versus unknown creditorsPublication and direct notice may create different duties and deadlines.
- Property included in the thresholdExempt property, real estate, and nonprobate assets may be treated differently.
- Local court procedureForms, publication practice, hearing calendars, and closing requirements can be county-specific.
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This page reports source-linked state rules and review dates. It does not calculate a deadline, determine eligibility, select a procedure, value a claim, or apply law to an individual situation. Verify the cited authority, local procedure, and current law before relying on a rule.