Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 633.11. Declaratory judgments--determination of heirship--distribution

During the administration of an estate, the district court sitting in probate shall have full, legal and equitable powers to make declaratory judgments in all matters involved in the administration of the estate, including those pertaining to the title of real estate, the determination of heirship, and the distribution of the estate.  It shall have full, legal and equitable powers to enter final orders and decrees in all probate matters to effectuate its jurisdiction and to carry out its orders, judgments, and decrees.