Search probate guides, practical articles, and estate settlement resources.1563 in-depth guides • 105 blog posts
Nebraska estate planning takes four documents: a will needing two witnesses and no notary, a power of attorney void without one, and two health care papers.
Nebraska's own estate tax reached only deaths before January 1, 2007. Federal estate tax starts above $15,000,000 for a 2026 death.
A Nebraska personal representative must give notice before appointment, file an inventory, mail creditor notices, and file a closing statement.
Nebraska sets aside $12,500 of household furniture, cars, furnishings, appliances and personal effects for the surviving spouse, ahead of nearly every claim.
Nebraska gives a surviving spouse and dependent children a reasonable maintenance allowance during administration. The $20,000 in section 30-2325 is a ceiling.
Nebraska guardianship is a county court case, and the limited version is the default. What a judge must find, and the nomination that outranks a spouse.
A county collects Nebraska's inheritance tax, not the state. It is 1, 11 or 15 percent above a $100,000, $40,000 or $25,000 exemption per person.
Who inherits without a will in Nebraska: the $150,000 spouse share LB838 set in 2026, the flat one-half for blended families, and the 120-hour rule.
Neb. Rev. Stat. 30-3834 makes a Nebraska pet trust valid for the animal's life, with no dollar cap and no 21-year limit. Who enforces it, and how to fund it.
A Nebraska power of attorney is durable by default and void without a notary. Eight acts need an express grant, and two agents may each act alone.
Take our free assessment to understand your probate options and get personalized guidance.