Beyoncé Has an Empire—You Still Need a Will (Nebraska edition)
“Strong enough to bear the children, then get back to business.”
— Beyoncé, Run the World (Girls)
Let’s be real—Beyoncé has an empire. Multiple homes. Businesses. Royalties. Trademarks. An entire brand built on power, intention, and control.
You may not be a billionaire (yet), but if you have a home, a car, kids, savings, or even a record collection you care about, you need an estate plan.
Because when it comes to protecting your family and your legacy, you want to run the world—not leave your loved ones stuck in Nebraska probate court wondering what you would have wanted.
Without a will, Nebraska decides for you.
If you die without a will (dying intestate), Nebraska’s laws (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2301 et seq.) control who inherits.
And trust me, this is not a process most people are ready for—because Nebraska’s laws won’t necessarily match your wishes, and the process itself can be lengthy and expensive:
Your unmarried partner? Gets nothing.
Stepchildren? Not recognized.
Chosen family? No rights unless named in a will or trust.
Personal items you’ve promised to friends? Legally up for grabs.
“Say my name.” (Destiny’s Child)—that’s exactly what you need to do. Name the people you trust to:
Inherit your property
Manage your estate (Personal Representative)
Care for your children (especially if they are minors)
It’s not about being flawless (though we all aim high).
It’s about clarity.
And it’s about preventing this: “I’m a survivor, I’m not gon’ give up.” (Survivor)—which is what your loved ones will have to be if you leave them without a plan.
What Beyoncé has (and you can too):
A will: Names who gets what and who handles your estate.
Powers of Attorney: Durable Powers of Attorney for finances and Advance Directives (including a Power of Attorney for Health Care) to manage affairs during incapacity.
Beneficiary designations: For life insurance, retirement accounts (401k, IRA), and Payable-on-Death or Transfer-on-Death accounts. These direct certain assets outside of probate.
Possibly a trust: For privacy, flexibility, and protecting minor children, blended families, or more complex wishes. A trust can also avoid probate entirely for those assets it holds.
You don’t have to have a Beyhive bank account to need this.
If you:
Own a home (with or without a mortgage)
Have children
Are part of a blended or LGBTQ+ family
Have unmarried partners or chosen family
Want to control how your assets are used
Don’t want your family stuck in court for months or years
Then you need an estate plan.
“I dream it, I work hard, I grind ’til I own it.” (Formation)
That’s what estate planning is: owning your future—so the law doesn’t do it for you.
Let’s get in formation.
Whether you need a simple will or a full estate plan, I’m here to help you protect what matters most—with dignity, clarity, and care.
Call me at 402-259-0059 or email zach@zandersonlaw.com to get started.
Because in Nebraska, even if you’re not Queen Bey, you still run your world.