Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 633.252. Confirmation conclusive--possession

An order confirming a report of the referee shall be binding and conclusive unless appealed within thirty days and the surviving spouse may bring an action to obtain possession of any assets set apart to the surviving spouse. Such elective share constitutes a judgment lien in favor of such surviving spouse against the possessor of such assets.