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Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 633.294. Order of preference for appointment of executor

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Letters testamentary may be granted to one or more persons found to be qualified. Preference for appointment shall be in the following order:

1. The person designated in the will;

2. Any beneficiary named in the will, or a person nominated by the beneficiaries;

3. Any creditor of the deceased, or a person nominated by such creditor;

4. Such other person as the court may find to be qualified.

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