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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The petition for administration of an intestate estate shall contain the following:
1. The name, domicile and date of death of the decedent.
2. If the decedent was domiciled outside the state at the time of the decedent's death, a statement that the decedent had property within the county in which the petition is filed, or any other basis for jurisdiction in such county.
3. The name and address of the surviving spouse, if any, and the name and address of each heir so far as known to the petitioner.
4. The estimated value of the personal property of the estate plus the estimated gross annual income of the estate during the period of administration.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 633.229. Petition for administration of an intestate estate - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xv-judicial-branch-and-judicial-procedures-chs-595-686/ia-code-sect-633-229/
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