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Wrongful Death Laws in Iowa.

Iowa wrongful-death actions are governed by Iowa Code § 611.22 and § 633.336, allowing the decedent’s estate administrator to recover damages for the decedent’s loss of life and for loss of support, services, and companionship of the next of kin. Actions generally must be brought within 2 years of the death.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 years from date of deathIowa Code § 614.1(2)

Iowa wrongful-death actions must generally be filed within 2 years of the date of death.

State law

Key Iowa Statutes

Iowa Wrongful DeathIowa Code §§ 611.20, 611.22, 633.336

Iowa’s wrongful-death statutes authorize the estate administrator to bring actions for the decedent’s loss of life and for loss of support and companionship of the next of kin.

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Iowa Legislature — Iowa Code

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