Property Retrieval After Death

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In Iowa, as an interested party, you are entitled to retrieve your belongings from an estate. If the executor is uncooperative, you may petition the court for assistance and claim damages if your property is mishandled. Consult a local estate attorney for personalized advice.

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My fiancé passed away in June this year. i am and have been trying to get possession of my property since then. This morning I received a message from the executor of my fiancé estate telling me she was boxing up some of my things and putting them in the driveway for me to pick up at noon. I had no notice and therefore could not make it as I had doctors appointments.
Hello ****, sorry to hear about your loss. Can you tell me your location? The laws about property retrieval after a person's death vary by region.
Jackson County Iowa *
Hello ****, in Iowa:
- As an interested party, you're entitled to retrieve your belongings.
- If the executor fails to cooperate, you may petition the court for assistance.
- You may also claim damages if your property is mishandled.
Please consider consulting with a local estate attorney for personalized advice.
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