Many Nebraskans create a trust thinking their family will be protected — but if the trust isn’t properly funded, it may leave loved ones stuck in probate. In this post, I explain why an unfunded Nebraska trust can be worse than no trust at all, what “funding a trust” really means, and how to make sure your assets are protected the way you intended.

A bitter legal battle over Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate is making headlines—and offering a cautionary tale for anyone setting up a trust. Here’s what Nebraska families should take away from the case, and why trustee selection and transparency matter.